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1952 Map of Lone Butte

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Lone Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

South Mountain Park and the rugged Phoenix Mountains dominate this mid-century survey of the Arizona desert, capturing a period of expanding institutional and recreational land use. The map highlights the sprawling Phoenix Proving Grounds and the Phoenix Police Academy situated against the mountain slopes. To the north, early urban development is signaled by a Trailer Park and residential clusters along Dobbins Road, while the Western Canal indicates the importance of irrigation in the arid environment.

The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the Gila River Indian Reservation, where the landscape levels out toward the Gila River. Isolated landmarks like the solitary Lone Butte and various prospects suggest a history of local exploration and mining. The presence of a Landing Strip and a YMCA Camp reflects the area's diverse utility, serving as a crossroads for military testing, public safety training, and youth recreation.