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1957 Map of El Mirage

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of El Mirage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Luke Air Force Base dominates the western portion of this mid-century survey, reflecting the significant military aviation presence in the Salt River Valley. The landscape illustrates the rapid transformation of the desert as retirement communities like Sun City and Youngtown began to expand eastward across the Agua Fria River. Agriculture remains a primary feature, visible in the extensive grid of La Loma Ranch and the presence of the Grand Canal.

Transit patterns are defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which links the smaller settlements of El Mirage, Goldbadge, and Ennis Station. Local education and community landmarks such as Dysart Sch and Eternal Valley Memorial Park (Cem) provide essential touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of Maricopa County during a period of transition from rural ranching to suburban development.