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1962 Map of Arlington

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Arlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The agricultural and desert landscapes of western Maricopa County are defined here by a network of washes and irrigation canals along the Gila River. This early 1960s survey illustrates a region in transition, where established settlements like Arlington and Tonopah supported local farming and ranching operations. The presence of the Arlington Canal and the Hassayampa Cotton Gin points to the importance of water management and cotton production in the local economy during this era.

Evidence of deeper history is found near the Palo Verde Hills, where Petroglyphs are noted among the desert terrain. Infrastructure for both military and civilian use is prominent, including Luke Auxiliary Field No 7 and the Southern Pacific railroad line passing through Arlington Station. From the Winters Wells (Site) to the Yellow Medicine Hills, the map documents the sparse but vital water sources and landmarks that guided travel across this arid basin.