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1950s Maps of Maricopa, Arizona

Explore 17 historic maps of Maricopa from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Maricopa's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Maricopa's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Maricopa, AZ maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Maricopa, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Maricopa, 1957 Print
    1952 Maricopa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Pinal County at the dawn of the fifties shows a desert landscape shaped by tribal lands and the railroad. Genealogists and researchers can locate Ak Chin, the St Francis Mission, and the rail infrastructure in Maricopa.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Sacaton Butte, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Sacaton Butte, 1957 Print
    1952 Sacaton Butte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Gila River Indian Reservation and its mid-century irrigation networks are mapped here just after the war. Local historians can trace the community of Casa Blanca, its Cemetery, and the operations at the Papago Gin.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Enid, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Enid, 1957 Print
    1952 Enid
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Pinal County desert comes into focus in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and railroad expansion. Researchers can trace the rail stops at Enid and Heaton or locate historical sites like Wiley Ranch and a Race Track (Aban'd).
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Maricopa, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Maricopa, 1959 Print
    1952 Maricopa
    1959 Print · USGS
    Arizona's Sonoran Desert meets the iron rail in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by tribal reservations and mountain peaks. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Maricopa or locate the St Francis Mission and Wiley Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Gila Butte, 1960 Print
    1952 Map of Gila Butte, 1960 Print
    1952 Gila Butte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's desert valleys show a distinct transition during the early fifties as irrigation canals reshaped the Gila River basin. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bapchule, St Peters Mission Sch, and the Goodyear Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Ajo, 1971 Print
    1953 Map of Ajo, 1971 Print
    1953 Ajo
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, tribal reservations, and military testing grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stopovers like Dateland and Mohawk or locate remote sites like the Reward Mine and Gu Achi (Santa Rosa).
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print
    1956 Tucson
    1967 Print · USGS
    Post-war Southern Arizona comes into focus as the copper and aviation industries expand around Tucson. Trace family roots in South Tucson or locate early mining sites like the San Manuel Mine and Silver Bell Mine near the Santa Cruz River.
    3 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. 1957 Map of Ajo
    1957 Map of Ajo
    1957 Ajo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the fifties reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, remote desert wells, and tribal reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace old cattle outposts like Whitewing Ranch, the Tracy's Trading Post, and the copper works at Ajo.
  34. 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.
  37. 1958 Map of Ajo
    1958 Map of Ajo
    1958 Ajo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Pima and Yuma Counties during the late fifties shows a landscape of remote copper mines and military flight paths. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad through Gila Bend and find heritage sites like O'Neills Grave or the Christmas Gift Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1958 Map of Tucson
    1958 Map of Tucson
    1958 Tucson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the late fifties reveals a landscape of desert agriculture and rising military aviation. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific or locate the historic San Xavier Del Bac Mission and the Casa Grande Natl Mon.
  46. 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.
  49. 1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Tucson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the late fifties shows a landscape of military growth and desert industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and old mining sites like the San Manuel Mine near Mammoth.
    2 unique versions available
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