1956 Map of Chandler Heights

About this map

Chandler Heights sits at the edge of the desert valley, where geometric agricultural developments meet the abrupt rising of the Santan Mountains and the Goldmine Mountains. This mid-century survey documents a transition in land use, showing orchards and fields served by the Roosevelt Canal as they press against the borders of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Transportation routes such as the Hunt Highway and the Southern Pacific railroad reflect the region's reliance on commerce and transport between local farms and larger markets. The landscape is punctuated by isolated elevations like Round Top and Rock Peak, while the drainage of Queen Creek defines the northern topography. A Landing Strip and numerous local roads like Santan Boulevard indicate the expansion of local infrastructure during this era of Arizona's growth.