Old Maps of Rancho Cabrillo, Maricopa County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Rancho Cabrillo. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Rancho Cabrillo, Maricopa County maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Phoenix, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Phoenix, 1964 Print
    1954 Phoenix
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Arizona is captured here as the Phoenix metropolitan area begins its rapid expansion into the surrounding desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of agricultural hubs like Buckeye and Tolleson, or locate remote landmarks like the Vulture Mine and Nottbusch Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Phoenix
    1957 Map of Phoenix
    1957 Phoenix
    1957 Print · USGS
    Greater Phoenix and the central Arizona desert during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of growing suburbs and active desert mines. Researchers can trace the legacy of local landmarks like Wickenburg Prison, the Vulture Mine, and the Tonopah Post Office.

  3. 1957 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1958 Print
    1957 Calderwood Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northwest corner of the Salt River Valley appears in the late 1950s as desert ranching meets early suburban growth. Trace the origins of Surprise and Lizard Acres, or locate the Sunrise Relief Mine and various Indian ruins near Calderwood Butte.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Phoenix
    1958 Map of Phoenix
    1958 Phoenix
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Phoenix Valley enters a period of postwar expansion, where desert irrigation meets massive military aviation footprints. Trace the development of Phoenix and Glendale alongside the legendary Vulture Mine and the auxiliary runways of Luke Air Force Base.

  5. 1960 Map of Phoenix
    1960 Map of Phoenix
    1960 Phoenix
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of rapid suburban growth alongside enduring desert mining and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Vicksburg Junction and Waddell, or locate the Vulture Mine and early sites like Agua Fria School.

  6. 1969 Map of Phoenix, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Phoenix, 1970 Print
    1969 Phoenix
    1970 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona is seen at a technological turning point in the late sixties, using Apollo 9 space photography to map the desert landscape. Researchers can trace the growth of Sun City, locate old workings at Vulture Mine, and follow the Gila River past Buckeye.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Phoenix
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the start of the seventies shows a desert metropolis expanding toward the Sun Valley retirement boom. Trace the growth of Sun City and Glendale, or locate remote historic sites like the Vulture Gold Mine and Nottbusch Cemetery.

  8. 1971 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Calderwood Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County underwent a dramatic transformation in the early seventies as desert land transitioned into planned communities. Trace the early boundaries of Surprise and Sun City alongside the natural course of the Agua Fria River.

  9. 1988 Map of Phoenix North, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Phoenix North, 1989 Print
    1988 Phoenix North
    1989 Print · USGS
    North of Phoenix in the late eighties, the desert landscape transitions from the mining heritage of Wickenburg to the burgeoning suburbs of the valley. Trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway or locate old operations like the Vulture Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2021 Map of Calderwood Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Calderwood Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Calderwood Butte
    2021 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's rapid suburban evolution is on full display in this contemporary survey of the Northwest Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Sun City West alongside landmarks like Calderwood Butte and the Agua Fria River.

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