1965 Map of Casa Grande East

About this map

Casa Grande serves as the focal point of this 1960s Arizona survey, anchored by institutional landmarks such as Union High Sch, Evergreen Sch, and the local Hospital. The landscape is defined by the stark transition from the grid-patterned valley floor to the rising Sacaton Mountains in the northeast, where Signal Peak and Black Butte overlook the desert floor. The Gila River Indian Reservation Boundary cuts across the northern landscape, where the Gila River itself flows. Transportation and water management are critical features of this era, shown through an extensive network of straight-line section roads like Val Vista Blvd and Mc Cartney Road, alongside the North Branch Santa Cruz Wash. The map also captures specific local developments including Lake in the Desert and several city parks, illustrating the mid-century expansion of this desert community.