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1958 Map of Hassayampa

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Hassayampa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The confluence of the Hassayampa River and the Gila River defines the irrigation-dependent landscape of this Maricopa County region. In the late 1950s, the Buckeye Valley supported a complex network of water management, including the Buckeye Canal, the Lower River Road Canal, and a prominent Siphon system. These engineering efforts allowed agricultural settlements like Hassayampa and Palo Verde to thrive alongside the Southern Pacific tracks.

South of the river, the landscape shifts abruptly from irrigated flats to the elevation of the Buckeye Hills. This area reveals a different economy, featuring the Good Earth Mine and several unidentified shafts. Notable landmarks include the Luke Auxiliary Field No 5 near Dixie and the Robbins Butte State Game Management Unit, highlighting a mix of military presence and conservation at mid-century.