1958 Map of Buckeye

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Agricultural development in the Gila River valley is the central theme of this mid-century survey, shown through an extensive network of irrigation works like the Lower Buckeye Canal and the Roosevelt Canal. The town of Buckeye serves as the regional hub, flanked by smaller settlements such as Allenville and Palo Verde. Beyond the irrigated fields, the landscape transitions into the specialized military and mining uses of the late 1950s, featuring the White Tanks Proving Grounds and several Luke Air Force Base auxiliary landing fields. The Southern Pacific railroad parallels the highway, connecting these desert communities to the broader Phoenix region. Local history is marked by landmarks like the Hazelton Memorial Cem and the ancient Petroglyphs found near the Buckeye Hills, while industrial activity is evidenced at the Blackhawk Mines and Good Earth Mine.