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1971 Map of Laveen, 1972 Print
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1971 Map of Laveen

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Gila River meanders through the landscape of Maricopa and Pinal counties, carving a broad, textured channel across the southwestern desert. This 1971 orthophotomosaic, created from aerial photography, provides a literal visual record of the era's agricultural patterns and natural terrain. The grid-like fields of the Laveen community stand in sharp contrast to the braided riverbed and the brush-covered slopes of the nearby mountains. To the southeast, the settlement of Komatke appears as a small cluster of structures and roads bordering the river, illustrating the historical reliance on water sources for habitation in this arid region. The high-contrast imagery highlights the transition between irrigated farm plots and the undisturbed desert wash, capturing a moment of development just south of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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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