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Old Maps of Queen Creek, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Queen Creek with these high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Queen Creek has changed over the decades.

Queen Creek, AZ maps

  1. 1904 Map of Desert Well, 1958 Print
    1904 Map of Desert Well, 1958 Print
    1904 Desert Well
    1958 Print · USGS
    Arizona's Salt River Valley comes to life in the early 1900s as a landscape of irrigation canals and desert outposts. Local historians can trace the early footprint of Higley, locate the specific Desert Well, and follow the path of the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix RR.
  4. 1906 Map of Desert Well
    1906 Map of Desert Well
    1906 Desert Well
    1906 Print · USGS
    Arizona's Salt River valley was transitioning from open range to an irrigated landscape in the years after the turn of the century. Trace the early routes of the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix RR and locate pioneer outposts like Buchanan's Ranch and the Desert Well.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1907 Map of Sacaton
    1907 Map of Sacaton
    1907 Sacaton
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Gila River Valley comes alive in this survey from the early 1900s, showing the early infrastructure of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Trace the legacy of desert ranching at Andrada's Ranch or find the early site of Blackwater Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Mesa, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Mesa, 1968 Print
    1954 Mesa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-fifties reveals the rapid growth of the Valley of the Sun alongside the deep-rooted mining districts of the eastern mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace the expansion of Mesa and Chandler or locate legacy operations at Inspiration Mine and the Magma Arizona railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Sacaton NE, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Sacaton NE, 1959 Print
    1956 Sacaton NE
    1959 Print · USGS
    Pinal County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a desert landscape transitioning into an organized agricultural and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line past Queen Creek Siding and find local landmarks like Combs Sch and the Rittenhouse AF Auxiliary Field.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Chandler Heights, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Chandler Heights, 1959 Print
    1956 Chandler Heights
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pinal and Maricopa County borderlands come into focus in the mid-1950s as agriculture and industry reach into the desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Chandler Heights and locate remote mining shafts near the Goldmine Mountains.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Desert Well, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Desert Well, 1959 Print
    1956 Desert Well
    1959 Print · USGS
    The arid borderlands of Maricopa and Pinal counties are shown in the mid-1950s as a hub for military and technical testing. Researchers can trace the massive Desert Proving Grounds and locate local landmarks like Desert Well and Hawk Rock.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Higley, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Higley, 1959 Print
    1956 Higley
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Maricopa County is captured during its mid-century transition from a desert railroad corridor to a significant military and agricultural hub. Researchers can trace the layout of Williams Air Force Base and the rural origins of Higley and Queen Creek.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Mesa
    1957 Map of Mesa
    1957 Mesa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's desert valleys and high-mountain mining districts come alive in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early layout of Mesa and Phoenix or locate remote sites like Inspiration Mine and Arizona State College.
  28. 1958 Map of Mesa
    1958 Map of Mesa
    1958 Mesa
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Arizona comes alive in this survey of the valley and high desert, where urban growth begins to transform the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-and-mine economy through Inspiration Mine and old stops like Rittenhouse and Magma.
  31. 1960 Map of Mesa
    1960 Map of Mesa
    1960 Mesa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Salt River Valley and Superstition wilderness are captured here during a era of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Williams AF Base and Arizona State College or locate the deep-rock shafts of the Old Dominion Mine and Magma Mine.
  34. 1964 Map of Mesa
    1964 Map of Mesa
    1964 Mesa
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by rapid desert urbanization and a massive copper mining industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Phoenix or explore the mining camps and operations at Miami Mine and Magma Mine.
  37. 1971 Map of Higley, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Higley, 1972 Print
    1971 Higley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and military aviation are captured in detail during the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Higley and the sprawling layout of Williams Air Force Base at the height of its activity.
  40. 1971 Map of Sacaton NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sacaton NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Sacaton NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal County agriculture meets the desert foothills in the early seventies, capturing the precise layout of Arizona’s irrigation-driven landscape. You can trace the path of Queen Creek and the rising slopes of Goldmine Mountain amidst the geometric farm grids.
  43. 1971 Map of Desert Well, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Desert Well, 1972 Print
    1971 Desert Well
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the landscape around Pinal and Maricopa counties was a mix of military testing and expanding desert agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of the Desert Proving Grounds and the runway at Rittenhouse Air Force Auxiliary Field.
  46. 1971 Map of Chandler Heights, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Chandler Heights, 1972 Print
    1971 Chandler Heights
    1972 Print · USGS
    The agricultural grid and desert foothills of Pinal and Maricopa counties are seen in detail in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the layout of citrus groves in Chandler Heights and the drainage patterns of Queen Creek below the Goldmine Mountains.
  49. 1994 Map of Mesa
    1994 Map of Mesa
    1994 Mesa
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Phoenix and Mesa metropolitan area meets the desert wilderness in the 1990s as urban growth pushes toward the Superstition Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific railroad or locate heritage sites like Casa Grande Ruins Nat Mon and Williams Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 2011 Map of Sacaton NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sacaton NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Sacaton NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including San Tan Valley, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2011 Map of Chandler Heights, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chandler Heights, 2011 Print
    2011 Chandler Heights
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including Gilbert, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Higley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Higley, 2011 Print
    2011 Higley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including Mesa, Gilbert, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Desert Well, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Desert Well, 2011 Print
    2011 Desert Well
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including Mesa, Apache Junction, and other nearby areas
  64. 2014 Map of Sacaton NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sacaton NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Sacaton NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including San Tan Valley, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Chandler Heights, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Chandler Heights, 2014 Print
    2014 Chandler Heights
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including Gilbert, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Desert Well, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Desert Well, 2014 Print
    2014 Desert Well
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including Mesa, Apache Junction, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Higley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Higley, 2014 Print
    2014 Higley
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Queen Creek, including Mesa, Gilbert, and other nearby areas
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