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Old Maps of Blackwater, Arizona for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Blackwater. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Blackwater, AZ maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Sacaton
    1907 Map of Sacaton
    1907 Sacaton
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Gila River Valley comes alive in this survey from the early 1900s, showing the early infrastructure of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Trace the legacy of desert ranching at Andrada's Ranch or find the early site of Blackwater Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1966 Map of Blackwater, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Blackwater, 1970 Print
    1966 Blackwater
    1970 Print · USGS
    Pinal County in the mid-1960s reveals a desert landscape shaped by the Gila River and Indigenous lands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads around Blackwater, identify a local Cem, and locate landmarks like Walker Butte or the Southern Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Blackwater, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Blackwater, 1972 Print
    1971 Blackwater
    1972 Print · USGS
    Blackwater and the surrounding Gila River Indian Community are captured here in the early seventies during a period of expanding desert agriculture. Researchers can trace the path of the Gila River and the settlement of Blackwater against the backdrop of Twin Buttes.
  25. 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
  28. 2011 Map of Blackwater, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Blackwater, 2011 Print
    2011 Blackwater
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Blackwater, including Florence, Coolidge, and other nearby areas
  31. 2014 Map of Blackwater, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Blackwater, 2014 Print
    2014 Blackwater
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Blackwater, including Florence, Coolidge, and other nearby areas
  34. 2018 Map of Blackwater, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Blackwater, 2018 Print
    2018 Blackwater
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Blackwater, including Florence, Coolidge, and other nearby areas
  37. 2021 Map of Blackwater, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Blackwater, 2021 Print
    2021 Blackwater
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Blackwater, including Florence, Coolidge, and other nearby areas
  40. 2023 Map of Blackwater, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Blackwater, 2023 Print
    2023 Blackwater
    2023 Print · USGS
    The community of Blackwater is shown here amidst the high desert irrigation networks of Pinal County in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace local heritage at the Blackwater Cemetery and navigate the landscape via prominent landmarks like Mineral Butte and Cholla Mtn.
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