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1956 Map of Higley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Higley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Williams Air Force Base dominates the eastern landscape of this Maricopa County survey, featuring a complex layout including a Golf Course, Willie Park, and a Pool alongside its active runways. The surrounding area illustrates the agricultural and military infrastructure of the mid-20th century desert, where the Southern Pacific Rittenhouse Road cuts diagonally through the grid of sections. Small rural hubs like Higley and Germann serve as focal points for the local community, supported by the Higley Sch and Queen Creek Sch.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Eastern Canal and Roosevelt Canal which segment the flat terrain. To the northeast, the Desert Proving Grounds hint at the specialized military and industrial testing occurring on the fringes of the growing valley settlements. Landmarks like the Radio Homer Sta and Arizona Boys Ranch provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the evolution of these outskirts.