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1957 Map of Glendale

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Glendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Agricultural roots and rapid mid-century expansion define this survey of Glendale and Peoria. The landscape is dominated by the geometric precision of the Salt River Valley's irrigation system, anchored by the Arizona Canal and the Grand Canal. Between these water sources, the heavy rail line of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe cuts diagonally across the grid, supporting local industries like the scattered Cotton Gin sites and the Agua Fria Steam Plant.

Cultural and educational landmarks reflect a growing community, ranging from the specialized American Institute for Foreign Trade in Deer Valley to the Russian Molokan Cemetery and Grand Canyon College. Small pockets like Weedville and the emerging suburb of Alhambra appear alongside specialized research facilities like the Southwest Poultry Experiment Station, illustrating the transition from a desert farming hub to a significant metropolitan center.