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1984 Map of Arlington

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Arlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The agricultural and industrial landscape of the Gila Valley is captured here in the early 1980s, centered around the settlement of Arlington. The presence of the Hassayampa Cotton Gin and the Arlington Canal signifies the region's reliance on irrigation and cotton farming, while the Gila River and Centennial Wash dictate the natural drainage patterns of the valley floor. Transportation and infrastructure are anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which serves the Arlington Station and connects the rural interior to broader markets.

Energy and utility development are evident through the Gila Compressor Station and the Arlington Substation, marking this as a vital corridor for western Maricopa County. Local life is anchored at the Arlington Sch, while the arid terrain is managed through numerous water points like Red Tank Well. To the north, the elevation rises toward Arlington Mesa, overlooking the grid of farm roads like Narramore Road and Elliot Road.