1981 Map of Eloy South

About this map

The Santa Cruz Flats dominate this landscape, illustrating the agricultural and infrastructural layout of the region during the early 1980s. Centered on the Eloy Corporate Boundary, the map reveals a vast grid of irrigation-dependent land serviced by an extensive network of named thoroughfares such as Eleven Mile Corner Road and Sunshine Boulevard. The seasonal Santa Cruz River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, flanked by numerous wells that suggest the intensive groundwater reliance of the local economy. At the northeastern edge, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor and the Picacho Overpass near Picacho highlight the area's role as a transportation hub. Local history is anchored by sites like Eloy Memorial Park (Cem) and smaller landmarks including Eds Field and various borrow pits, reflecting the intersection of municipal growth and desert industry.