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1971 Map of Higley, 1972 Print
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1971 Map of Higley

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Williams Air Force Base dominates the eastern portion of this 1971 orthophotoguad, its runways and complex of hangars and barracks forming a sharp geometric contrast to the surrounding landscape. To the west, the settlement of Higley serves as a focal point amidst an extensive network of rectangular agricultural plots. This aerial survey captures the region just as the irrigation-driven farming economy was reaching its peak before further suburban transformation. The Roosevelt Water Conservation District Canal cuts a distinctive diagonal path across the grid, providing the vital water supply required for these desert fields. Near the northeast corner of the air base, the Desert Proving Grounds mark a specialized site of military or industrial testing, tucked against the more irregular, uncultivated terrain that borders the structured farmlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 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