Old Maps of Santa Cruz, Arizona for Metal Detecting

1. 1913 Map of Maricopa, 1958 Print

   

   1913 Maricopa

   1958 Print · USGS

   Arizona's desert interior comes to life in this early twentieth-century survey of the Gila River Valley. Researchers can trace the shifting rail lines through Maricopa and locate the historic site of Maricopa Wells (Abandoned) or Pima Village.

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4. 1915 Map of Maricopa

   

   1915 Maricopa

   1915 Print · USGS

   The Gila River Valley and its early twentieth-century reservations are captured here as the railroad began to redefine Arizona's desert hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace old stops like Maricopa Wells (Abandoned), the rail junction at Maricopa, and the peaks of the Sierra Estrella.

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7. 1952 Map of Montezuma Peak, 1957 Print

   

   1952 Montezuma Peak

   1957 Print · USGS

   The Sierra Estrella range and Gila River Indian Reservation are captured here in the early fifties before modern expansion. Historians and genealogists can trace early landmarks like St Catherines Ch, the Crushed Mica Quarry, and the Santa Cruz settlement along the Santa Cruz Wash.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1971 Map of Montezuma Peak, 1972 Print

    

    1971 Montezuma Peak

    1972 Print · USGS

    The desert landscape of Pinal and Maricopa counties is captured in the early 1970s through this detailed aerial survey. Researchers can trace the natural drainage patterns of the Santa Cruz Wash and the prominent heights of Montezuma Peak near the Gila River.

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34. 1981 Map of Phoenix South

    

    1981 Phoenix South

    1981 Print · USGS

    The desert south of Phoenix in the early eighties shows a unique mix of tribal lands, military outposts, and agricultural growth. Genealogists and historians can trace settlements like Ak Chin and Valencia or locate the Buckeye Copper Mine and Luke Aux Field No 6.

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37. 2011 Map of Montezuma Peak, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Montezuma Peak

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Santa Cruz, including Goodyear, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas

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40. 2014 Map of Montezuma Peak, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Montezuma Peak

    2014 Print · USGS

    Covers Santa Cruz, including Goodyear, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas

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43. 2018 Map of Montezuma Peak, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Montezuma Peak

    2018 Print · USGS

    Covers Santa Cruz, including Goodyear, Maricopa County, and other nearby areas

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46. 2021 Map of Montezuma Peak, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Montezuma Peak

    2021 Print · USGS

    The Sierra Estrella mountains meet the agricultural plains of Pinal County in this modern survey. Researchers can trace the intersection of desert peaks and irrigation history through features like Montezuma Peak, Santa Cruz Ditch, and Goodyear.

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