Old Maps of Superior Highlands, Pinal County for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 16 historic maps of Superior Highlands. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Superior Highlands, Pinal County 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1948 Map of Superior, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Superior, 1953 Print
    1948 Superior
    1953 Print · USGS
    Superior was a thriving copper mining hub in the late 1940s, anchored by massive industrial works and a specialized rail network. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Magma Copper Co, locate the historic Silver King Mine, and find old stops like Hewitt Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1948 Superior
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the copper-rich corridor of Pinal County after the war, this survey captures the industrial pulse of Superior and its mining district. Genealogists and historians can trace the Magma Arizona RR, local schools, and dozens of mining sites from the Belmont Mine to the Silver King Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Superior
    1949 Map of Superior
    1949 Superior
    1949 Print · USGS
    Arizona's copper country comes alive in this late 1940s survey of the mining district around Superior. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Magma Arizona rail line and identify numerous workings like the Silver King Mine and Belmont Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 2004 Map of Superior, 2007 Print
    2004 Map of Superior, 2007 Print
    2004 Superior
    2007 Print · USGS
    Superior and the surrounding Pinal County foothills appear at a peak of industrial activity in the early 2000s. Researchers can trace the footprint of major operations like the Magma No 9 Mine and Belmont Mine alongside local landmarks like Peachville and the J I Ranch.

  13. 2011 Map of Superior, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Superior, 2011 Print
    2011 Superior
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Superior Highlands, including Superior, Pinal County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Superior, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Superior, 2014 Print
    2014 Superior
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Superior Highlands, including Superior, Pinal County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Superior, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Superior, 2018 Print
    2018 Superior
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Superior Highlands, including Superior, Pinal County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2021 Map of Superior, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Superior, 2021 Print
    2021 Superior
    2021 Print · USGS
    Arizona's copper country comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the area around Superior and the heights of Apache Leap. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Queen Creek Tunnel, Oak Flat, and numerous springs and tanks used by generations of desert ranchers.

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