
Phoenix South Mountain Park dominates the landscape, showing the transition from the rugged mountain interior to the burgeoning outskirts of the valley in the early 1950s. The map illustrates a heavy institutional presence along the northern park boundary, including the Phoenix Police Academy, YMCA Camp, and the Phoenix Gun Club Rifle Ranges. This area reflects a mid-century period of civic development where public lands were utilized for specialized training and community recreation, including the South Mountain Speedway.
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5 editions found
1912 · Phoenix
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Gila Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Phoenix
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Gila Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Tempe
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Gila Butte NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000