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1956 Map of Higley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Higley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Williams Air Force Base dominates the eastern landscape of this Maricopa County survey, showing a complex of runways, hangars, and the adjacent Willie Park and Golf Course. The surrounding terrain reflects a transitional desert agricultural economy defined by an extensive irrigation network, including the Eastern Canal, Roosevelt Canal, and Higley Canal. These waterways supported small community hubs like Higley and Germann long before the suburban expansion of the late 20th century.

Transportation patterns are anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which runs parallel to the Southern Pacific Rittenhouse Road. This rail corridor links the Arizona Boys Ranch and the settlement of Rittenhouse near the southern edge of the map. Significant landmarks of the era include the Higley Sch and Queen Creek Sch, alongside specialized sites like the Desert Proving Grounds tucked into the northeastern corner.