1946 Map of Avondale
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
The Agua Fria River and Gila River converge in this mid-century portrait of the Salt River Valley, where irrigation networks and military aviation transformed the desert. Agricultural growth is visible through the Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal and the Southern Pacific Buckeye Extension Canal, which supported settlements like Tolleson and Liberty. The era's defense footprint is prominent, featuring the Litchfield Airport and the adjacent U S Naval Air Facility. To the south, the massive peaks of the Sierra Estrella loom over Rainbow Valley, marking the boundary of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Local history details include rural centers like the Avondale Farm Labor Supply Center and neighborhood schools such as Littleton Sch and Pendergast Sch.
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