Old Maps of Sundad, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sundad with 14 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 Sundad has changed over the decades.


Sundad, 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 Yellow Medicine Butte
    1986 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte
    1986 Yellow Medicine Butte
    1986 Print · USGS
    The arid expanse of the Gila Bend Mountains is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of desert peaks and deep seasonal washes. Researchers can locate remote mineral workings including several Mine Shafts and a Prospect near Yellow Medicine Butte.

  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. 2011 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2011 Print
    2011 Yellow Medicine Butte
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sundad, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2014 Print
    2014 Yellow Medicine Butte
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sundad, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2018 Print
    2018 Yellow Medicine Butte
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sundad, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Yellow Medicine Butte
    2021 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid interior is documented here in the early 2020s, showing the high desert peaks and seasonal washes of the Gila Bend Mountains. Researchers can trace the road to Sundad or locate landmarks like Montezuma Head and Face Mtn.

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