1958 Map of Buckeye

About this map

Buckeye serves as the focal point of this arid landscape, situated just north of the winding Gila River. In the late 1950s, the town center is clearly defined by the City Hall and Po, while the surrounding Buckeye Valley reveals an economy tied to water management through the Buckeye Canal and Arlington Canal. To the south, the terrain shifts dramatically from irrigated fields to the desert slopes of the Buckeye Hills, where Eagle Mtn and Mica rise above numerous mining Prospects. A fascinating historical detail is the presence of Petroglyphs recorded near a bend in the canal system, providing a link to the area's deep indigenous history. Cultural developments of the mid-century are also visible, including Allenville and a Drive-in Theater located south of the main township near the Sewage Disposal plant.