1950s Maps of San Lucy District, Arizona

1. 1950 Map of Theba, 1955 Print

   

   1950 Theba

   1955 Print · USGS

   Maricopa County's arid river lands are captured here in the 1950s, showing the early infrastructure of the Gillespie Ranch and the Gila Bend Indian Res. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Theba, the Southern Pacific railroad sidings at Smurr, and the desert peaks of the White Hills.

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4. 1951 Map of Gila Bend

   

   1951 Gila Bend

   1951 Print · USGS

   Gila Bend and the surrounding Sonoran Desert are documented here in the early fifties during a period of mid-century aviation and rail expansion. Researchers can locate the Gila Bend Indian Reservation, the Southern Pacific rail line, and remote landmarks like Jack in the Pulpit.

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7. 1951 Map of Theba

   

   1951 Theba

   1951 Print · USGS

   Maricopa County's arid river valley and rail corridor are captured here in the mid-century, showing the irrigation-driven growth around Theba and Gillespie Ranch. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through sidings at Smurr and Piedra, or locate the Gila Bend Indian Res.

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10. 1951 Map of Cotton Center, 1952 Print

    

    1951 Cotton Center

    1952 Print · USGS

    Maricopa County's desert ranching and irrigation systems are captured here in the early fifties, showing the vital role of the Gila River. Researchers can trace the historic Butterfield Stage Route and explore the agricultural layouts of Cotton Center and the Enterprise Ranch.

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13. 1951 Map of Woolsey Peak, 1952 Print

    

    1951 Woolsey Peak

    1952 Print · USGS

    Central Arizona desert ranching and irrigation are captured here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the Gila River to find Gillespie Dam, the Buckeye Copper Mine, and Petroglyphs near the Warford Ranch.

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16. 1953 Map of Ajo, 1971 Print

    

    1953 Ajo

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Arizona desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, tribal reservations, and military testing grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stopovers like Dateland and Mohawk or locate remote sites like the Reward Mine and Gu Achi (Santa Rosa).

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19. 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.

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22. 1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print

    

    1956 Tucson

    1967 Print · USGS

    Post-war Southern Arizona comes into focus as the copper and aviation industries expand around Tucson. Trace family roots in South Tucson or locate early mining sites like the San Manuel Mine and Silver Bell Mine near the Santa Cruz River.

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25. 1957 Map of Ajo

    

    1957 Ajo

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southern Arizona in the fifties reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, remote desert wells, and tribal reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace old cattle outposts like Whitewing Ranch, the Tracy's Trading Post, and the copper works at Ajo.

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28. 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.

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31. 1958 Map of Ajo

    

    1958 Ajo

    1958 Print · USGS

    The high desert of Pima and Yuma Counties during the late fifties shows a landscape of remote copper mines and military flight paths. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad through Gila Bend and find heritage sites like O'Neills Grave or the Christmas Gift Mine.

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34. 1958 Map of Tucson

    

    1958 Tucson

    1958 Print · USGS

    Southern Arizona in the late fifties reveals a landscape of desert agriculture and rising military aviation. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific or locate the historic San Xavier Del Bac Mission and the Casa Grande Natl Mon.

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37. 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.

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40. 1959 Map of Tucson

    

    1959 Tucson

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southern Arizona in the late fifties shows a landscape of military growth and desert industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and old mining sites like the San Manuel Mine near Mammoth.

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