1957 Map of Calderwood Butte

About this map

Agua Fria River and the Gila and Salt River meridian define this part of Maricopa County during a period of rapid suburban and agricultural transition. The map captures the emergence of Sun City and Surprise as organized developments, while older rural markers like Lizard Acres and Calderwood Station (Site) remain visible. The landscape is heavily managed by water infrastructure, including the Beardsley Canal and Mc Micken Dam, which support the expansion of farmland into the desert.