1952 Map of Guadalupe

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Gila River Indian Reservation lands dominate the southern half of this landscape, where the Gila River flows through a largely undeveloped corridor. To the north, the encroachment of the Salt River Valley's urban centers is captured during a period of rapid expansion, with purple photorevised areas marking the growth of Tempe and Phoenix. The local agricultural and industrial economy is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which connects smaller communities like Kyrene and West Chandler.