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Old Maps of Apache Junction, Arizona for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 34 historic maps of Apache Junction. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Apache Junction, AZ maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Florence, 1956 Print
    1900 Map of Florence, 1956 Print
    1900 Florence
    1956 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining and ranching frontiers are mapped here at the dawn of the century as the Gila River valley begins its growth. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Arnett Ranch and early industrial camps at Silver King or the Silver Bell Mine.
  4. 1902 Map of Florence
    1902 Map of Florence
    1902 Florence
    1902 Print · USGS
    Florence and the Gila River valley are captured here at the turn of the century during the peak of early Arizona mining and ranching. Researchers can locate vanished settlements and family sites like Silver King, Adamsville, and the Silver Bell Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1904 Map of Desert Well, 1958 Print
    1904 Map of Desert Well, 1958 Print
    1904 Desert Well
    1958 Print · USGS
    Arizona's Salt River Valley comes to life in the early 1900s as a landscape of irrigation canals and desert outposts. Local historians can trace the early footprint of Higley, locate the specific Desert Well, and follow the path of the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix RR.
  10. 1906 Map of Desert Well
    1906 Map of Desert Well
    1906 Desert Well
    1906 Print · USGS
    Arizona's Salt River valley was transitioning from open range to an irrigated landscape in the years after the turn of the century. Trace the early routes of the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix RR and locate pioneer outposts like Buchanan's Ranch and the Desert Well.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1956 Map of Goldfield, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Goldfield, 1959 Print
    1956 Goldfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The mining and ranching frontiers of the Superstitions are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate the Tomahawk Mine and Bluebird Mine near Goldfield, trace the legendary Massacre Grounds, and find remote sites like Aylors Caballo Camp.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Desert Well, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Desert Well, 1959 Print
    1956 Desert Well
    1959 Print · USGS
    The arid borderlands of Maricopa and Pinal counties are shown in the mid-1950s as a hub for military and technical testing. Researchers can trace the massive Desert Proving Grounds and locate local landmarks like Desert Well and Hawk Rock.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Superstition Mts. SW, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Superstition Mts. SW, 1959 Print
    1956 Superstition Mts. SW
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pinal County desert floor in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of expanding infrastructure and wildlife management. Researchers can trace the early utility corridors along a TELEPHONE LINE or locate local landmarks like Navajo Station, Dinosaur Mtn, and the RRR Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Apache Junction, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Apache Junction, 1959 Print
    1956 Apache Junction
    1959 Print · USGS
    Apache Junction and the Goldfield foothills come to life in the mid-1950s as desert ranching and early tourism began to shape the region. Researchers can locate the historic Apache Trail, the Bulldog Mine, and the site of the Superstition Mtn School before the desert floor was fully developed.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1971 Map of Apache Junction, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Apache Junction, 1972 Print
    1971 Apache Junction
    1972 Print · USGS
    Apache Junction emerges from the desert floor in the early seventies, shown here in a detailed aerial orthophotomosaic. Researchers can trace the mid-century street grid and early development patterns of Apache Junction against the untamed desert terrain.
  43. 1971 Map of Desert Well, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Desert Well, 1972 Print
    1971 Desert Well
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the landscape around Pinal and Maricopa counties was a mix of military testing and expanding desert agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of the Desert Proving Grounds and the runway at Rittenhouse Air Force Auxiliary Field.
  46. 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
  49. 2004 Map of Goldfield, 2007 Print
    2004 Map of Goldfield, 2007 Print
    2004 Goldfield
    2007 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining and frontier history comes alive in this survey of the northern Superstitions at the start of the millennium. Researchers can locate numerous historic workings like the Goldfield Mine and Black Queen Mine or trace the geography of the Massacre Grounds.
  52. 2004 Map of Apache Junction, 2007 Print
    2004 Map of Apache Junction, 2007 Print
    2004 Apache Junction
    2007 Print · USGS
    Apache Junction sits at the desert edge in the early 2000s, where suburban expansion meets the forest boundary. Trace local growth through schools and museums like Superstition Mtn School and the Superstition Mountain Museum.
  55. 2011 Map of Superstition Mountains SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Superstition Mountains SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Superstition Mountains SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Apache Junction, including Pinal County, United States, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Apache Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Apache Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Apache Junction
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Apache Junction, including Mesa, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Desert Well, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Desert Well, 2011 Print
    2011 Desert Well
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Apache Junction, including Mesa, Queen Creek, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Goldfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Goldfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Goldfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Apache Junction, including Youngberg, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Goldfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Goldfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Goldfield
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Apache Junction, including Youngberg, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Superstition Mountains SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Superstition Mountains SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Superstition Mountains SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Apache Junction, including Pinal County, United States, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Apache Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Apache Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Apache Junction
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Apache Junction, including Mesa, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas
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