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1948 Map of Cashion

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Cashion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The confluence of the Gila River, Salt River, and Agua Fria River anchor this mid-century look at the agricultural and military landscape of Maricopa County. The Gila and Salt River Meridian and Base Line intersect at the Initial Point just south of the river junction, marking the fundamental survey origin for the state of Arizona. This area reflects a period of significant growth and transition, shown through the network of the Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal and the presence of wartime infrastructure like the U S Naval Air Facility and Litchfield Airport.

Local settlement patterns are centered around the Southern Pacific railroad line, featuring towns such as Tolleson, Cashion, and Coldwater (Avondale P O). The map also details the Avondale Farm Labor Supply Center and various rural institutions like the Littleton Sch and Agua Fria Sch. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Sierra Estrella and spans into the Gila River Indian Reservation, providing a clear view of the natural barriers that shaped early development in the Rainbow Valley region.