Old Maps of Arizona Traditions, Surprise for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 10 historic maps of Arizona Traditions. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Arizona Traditions's past.


Arizona Traditions, Surprise 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 McMicken Dam, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of McMicken Dam, 1958 Print
    1957 McMicken Dam
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's desert landscape was being reshaped by infrastructure in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line past Beardsley, the Bard Ranch, and the early footprint of Luke Auxiliary Field No 2.
    4 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 McMicken Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of McMicken Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 McMicken Dam
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and desert water management are captured in this early 1970s aerial survey. Trace the intersection of the Beardsley Canal with the Mc Micken Dam and the emerging street grids near Beardsley.

  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 McMicken Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of McMicken Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 McMicken Dam
    2021 Print · USGS
    Surprise and the surrounding desert landscape are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets major water infrastructure. Local researchers can trace the path of the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct past McMicken Dam and the Volvo Proving Grounds.

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