Old Maps of Saddle, Arizona for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Saddle. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Saddle.


Saddle, AZ maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Vicksburg
    1942 Map of Vicksburg
    1942 Vicksburg
    1942 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona's desert landscape during the early war years is defined here by isolated rail stops and vital water points. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Salome and Vicksburg or locate remote sites like Reids Ranch and the Kofa Mine.

  2. 1951 Map of Dendora Valley, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Dendora Valley, 1952 Print
    1951 Dendora Valley
    1952 Print · USGS
    The desert frontier of central Arizona is captured here during the early fifties, documenting the remote reaches of the Gila River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Oatman Grave at Oatman Flat, the Rawley Mine, and old ranch sites like Dendora Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1986 Map of Quail Spring Wash
    1986 Map of Quail Spring Wash
    1986 Quail Spring Wash
    1986 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid backcountry is captured in the mid-1980s as a landscape of named desert washes and mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historical routes through Dendora and locate early mining activity at the Prospect near Saddle Potholes.

  10. 1988 Map of Little Horn Mountains
    1988 Map of Little Horn Mountains
    1988 Little Horn Mountains
    1988 Print · USGS
    Arizona's western desert reaches are captured here in the late eighties, from the protected wilderness to sprawling military training grounds. Researchers can trace the desert hydrology of Hoodoo Wash and the rugged borders of Yuma Proving Ground or Painted Rocks State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2021 Map of Quail Spring Wash, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Quail Spring Wash, 2021 Print
    2021 Quail Spring Wash
    2021 Print · USGS
    Arizona's western desert landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the remote country near the Gila Bend Mountains. Researchers can trace the courses of Yellow Medicine Wash and Fourth of July Wash near the small settlement of Saddle.

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