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1971 Map of Hedgpeth Hills, 1972 Print
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1971 Map of Hedgpeth Hills

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Hedgpeth Hills dominate the central-eastern portion of this 1971 orthophotoquad, which uses aerial photography to document the Maricopa County landscape at a moment of transition. While the northern reaches of the quadrangle remain largely undeveloped desert terrain, the southern sections display a distinct shift toward intensive agriculture. A rigid grid of irrigation and field patterns defines the land use around Skunk Creek, while the New River meanders across the western edge of the sheet. The contrast between the natural topography of Pyramid Pk and the emerging industrial-scale farming provides a clear look at how water management was reshaping the Phoenix-area periphery in the early 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain