Old Maps of Temple Bar, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Temple Bar with 12 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 Temple Bar has changed over the decades.


Temple Bar, AZ maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Saint Thomas
    1886 Map of Saint Thomas
    1886 Saint Thomas
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nevada's river valleys and early trails are captured here in the late nineteenth century, long before the creation of Lake Mead. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Saint Thomas and Old Callville, and trace river crossings at Stone Ferry and Scanlon Ferry.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Saint Thomas
    1893 Map of Saint Thomas
    1893 Saint Thomas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a network of river-based settlements and trails. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early locations of Saint Thomas, Old Callville, and the Stone Ferry crossing.

  3. 1926 Map of Bonelli
    1926 Map of Bonelli
    1926 Bonelli
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-Arizona borderlands are captured here in the mid-1920s, showing the original river-crossing culture before the landscape was submerged. Researchers can trace the river economy through Bonelli Ferry, the settlement at St Thomas, and local mining at the Calico Salt Mine.

  4. 1953 Map of Virgin Basin, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Virgin Basin, 1955 Print
    1953 Virgin Basin
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rising waters of Lake Mead are the focus of this mid-fifties study of the Nevada-Arizona borderlands. Researchers can trace the submerged river geography and find land-based markers like the Lakeside Mine, Bonelli Landing, and the Ferry Road.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Las Vegas
    1954 Map of Las Vegas
    1954 Las Vegas
    1954 Print · USGS
    Las Vegas and the Mojave Desert are shown in the early fifties as the region's military and recreational footprint expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of North Las Vegas, the sites of Indian Springs Air Force Base, and long-established towns like Bunkerville.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Las Vegas
    1957 Map of Las Vegas
    1957 Las Vegas
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada in the mid-fifties is a landscape of massive federal ranges and the early growth of Las Vegas. Researchers can trace the development of McCarran Field, the expansive Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the industrial footprint of Henderson.

  7. 1959 Map of Las Vegas
    1959 Map of Las Vegas
    1959 Las Vegas
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada in the late fifties was a landscape of rapid suburban growth and massive federal installations. Genealogists and historians can trace early housing at Victory Village, the grounds of Camp Desert Rock, and the remote Tule Springs Ranch.

  8. 1962 Map of Las Vegas
    1962 Map of Las Vegas
    1962 Las Vegas
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada is captured here during a period of significant military and industrial growth in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the development of Las Vegas alongside the Magnesium Plant in Henderson and the expansive Nellis Air Force Base.

  9. 1970 Map of Virgin Basin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Virgin Basin, 1972 Print
    1970 Virgin Basin
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Arizona borderlands meet at the confluence of the Colorado and Virgin Rivers in the mid-twentieth century. Trace the early development of Temple Bar Marina and find remote sites like Bonelli Landing and the Lakeside Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of The Temple, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of The Temple, 1984 Print
    1983 The Temple
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Mead shoreline in the early eighties reveals a recreation landscape shaped by the Colorado and Virgin Rivers. Trace family memories at Temple Bar Marina or locate landmarks like Plane Crash Island and The Temple.

  11. 1987 Map of Lake Mead, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Lake Mead, 1988 Print
    1987 Lake Mead
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Lake Mead region in the late eighties shows a landscape shaped by massive water reclamation and growing desert communities. Trace the reach of the reservoir from Hoover Dam to Meadview, or locate remote desert landmarks like Rogers Spring and the Bowl of Fire.

  12. 2021 Map of The Temple, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of The Temple, 2021 Print
    2021 The Temple
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-Arizona border at Lake Mead is captured here in a period of high recreation and desert aviation. Traces of local history and navigation emerge in places like Temple Bar Airport, Boat Wreck Point, and the distinct silhouette of The Temple.

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