Old Maps of Sunrise Canyon, Arizona for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 40 historic maps of Sunrise Canyon. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Sunrise Canyon.


Sunrise Canyon, AZ maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Camelback
    1904 Map of Camelback
    1904 Camelback
    1904 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century, showing a desert landscape before the rise of the Phoenix suburbs. Researchers can trace the foundational Arizona Canal and early landmarks like Camelback Mtn and Thompson Pk.

  2. 1906 Map of Camelsback
    1906 Map of Camelsback
    1906 Camelsback
    1906 Print · USGS
    Arizona's high desert near Phoenix is captured here at the turn of the century, when the landscape was defined by mountain ranges and early water infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Old Verde Canal and the Arizona Canal or locate landmarks like Thompson Pk and Mountain Spring.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1913 Map of Mesa, 1955 Print
    1913 Map of Mesa, 1955 Print
    1913 Mesa
    1955 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's irrigation and early rail networks are meticulously detailed in this pre-war survey of the Salt River Valley. Genealogists can trace family names at local landmarks like Alma School, the settlement of Creamery, and the Kyrene School.

  4. 1915 Map of Mesa
    1915 Map of Mesa
    1915 Mesa
    1915 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's agricultural heartland was defined by a complex web of gravity-fed water systems before the era of modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and school districts like Kyrene School, Falfa, and the Arizona State Normal School.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1930 Map of Cave Creek, 1959 Print
    1930 Map of Cave Creek, 1959 Print
    1930 Cave Creek
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Cave Creek and Verde River backcountry comes alive in this survey from the era of guest ranches and remote outposts. Researchers can locate early family homesteads like Lewis Ranch, trace the route to the Mormon Girl Mine, or find the original Spur Cross Dude Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1939 Map of Cave Creek
    1939 Map of Cave Creek
    1939 Cave Creek
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Cave Creek area in the late thirties is a landscape of working cattle ranches and early desert tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts like Sears Kay Ranch and Browns Ranch or the historic Mormon Girl Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Tempe, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Tempe, 1957 Print
    1952 Tempe
    1957 Print · USGS
    Greater Phoenix in the early fifties showcases a landscape defined by expansive irrigation canals and the rising campus of Arizona State College at Tempe. Genealogists and historians can trace the early borders of Scottsdale, the remote Tempe Airport, and the family plots within Guadalupe Cemetery.
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Mesa, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Mesa, 1957 Print
    1952 Mesa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Mesa and the surrounding Salt River Valley are seen here during a period of agricultural productivity and steady growth. Researchers can trace the extensive irrigation network of the Consolidated Canal and locate neighborhood landmarks like the LDS Temple and Taylor Field.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Mesa, 1960 Print
    1952 Map of Mesa, 1960 Print
    1952 Mesa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Valley was a burgeoning network of irrigation canals and growing citrus towns in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Sonora Town, Falfa, and Winfield Scott Sch alongside the early campus of Arizona State College.

  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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 1958 Map of Tempe, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Tempe, 1968 Print
    1958 Tempe
    1968 Print · USGS
    Greater Phoenix and Tempe undergo rapid transformation during the post-war era as irrigation and industry reshape the desert. Genealogists and historians can trace early campus footprints at Arizona State College at Tempe or locate St Francis Cemetery.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 1964 Map of Sawik Mountain, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Sawik Mountain, 1965 Print
    1964 Sawik Mountain
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are captured here in the mid-sixties, just as suburban roads began to push into the desert. Researchers can trace early landmarks like Taliesin West, ancient Petroglyphs, and the Beeline Dragway.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1965 Map of Paradise Valley, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Paradise Valley, 1966 Print
    1965 Paradise Valley
    1966 Print · USGS
    Paradise Valley and Scottsdale were rapidly evolving desert communities in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early suburban footprint through landmarks like Thunderbird Academy, Camelback Cem, and the Judson Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Paradise Valley
    1972 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape of Central Arizona is shown during a period of rapid suburban growth in the early seventies. Trace the evolving boundaries of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale as residential streets began to encircle Mummy Mountain.

  19. 1971 Map of Sawik Mountain, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sawik Mountain, 1972 Print
    1971 Sawik Mountain
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's desert interface is captured in the early seventies, showcasing the dramatic meeting of mountain peaks and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the course of the Arizona Canal past the foot of Sawik Mtn and the McDowell Mts.

  20. 1971 Map of Mesa, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Mesa, 1972 Print
    1971 Mesa
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mesa in the early seventies shows the sharp contrast between its growing street grid and the surrounding agricultural tracts. Local historians can trace the mid-century footprint of Mesa and the natural course of the Salt River during this period of change.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1971 Map of Tempe, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tempe, 1973 Print
    1971 Tempe
    1973 Print · USGS
    The East Valley transitions from agricultural roots to suburban sprawl in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise development of residential blocks around Tempe, Scottsdale, and the Salt River.

  22. 1972 Map of Mesa, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Mesa, 1975 Print
    1972 Mesa
    1975 Print · USGS
    Greater Phoenix expanded rapidly in the early seventies, as shown in this detailed look at MESA and the Salt River. Local historians can trace early irrigation routes like the Consolidated Canal or find family connections at Lehi and the LDS Temple.

  23. 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

  24. 1994 Map of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, 1995 Print
    1994 Theodore Roosevelt Lake
    1995 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the early nineties reveals the sprawling growth of the Valley of the Sun against the high desert wilderness. Researchers can trace the development of Scottsdale and Carefree or locate remote outposts like Sunflower and Punkin Center near the Mazatzal Wilderness.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 2011 Map of Tempe, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tempe, 2011 Print
    2011 Tempe
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunrise Canyon, including Phoenix, Mesa, and other nearby areas

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