1965 Map of Casa Grande Mts

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The Casa Grande Military Res and Casa Grande MTS dominate this landscape, illustrating the intersection of mid-century desert development and government land use. The urban core of Casa Grande is visible in the northwest, featuring local institutions like East Sch and the Radio Tower (KPIN). The irrigation-driven agriculture of the Pinal County desert is evident through the Casa Grande Canal and the spreading grid of the Santa Cruz Flats, which supported early 20th-century cotton and alfalfa farming. This 1982 photorevision captures the expansion of Eloy and Arizona City, highlighting the transition from purely agricultural settlements to more complex residential patterns. Key infrastructure including the Southern Pacific railroad and Interstate interchanges connect these desert outposts to the broader region, while local sites like Mtn View Cem and Casa Grande Country Club reflect the community growth during the post-war era.