1952 Map of Guadalupe

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Agricultural development and early industrialization define this mid-century view of the Salt River Valley. Irrigation infrastructure, vital to the desert economy, is shown through an extensive network of waterways including the Western Canal, High Line Canal, and the Tempe Canal. The rural landscape is anchored by settlements such as Guadalupe and West Chandler, where local industry is evidenced by the Kyrene Gin and the Kyrene Steam Generating Plant.