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1952 Map of Mesa

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Mesa appears here as a growing desert hub in the early 1950s, defined by its complex irrigation network and civic infrastructure. The city center is densely packed with local institutions such as High Sch, Irving Sch, and Webster Sch, while the surrounding landscape reflects the agricultural legacy of the Salt River Valley. To the north, the Salt River Indian Reservation marks a distinct transition in land use, featuring the Salt River Indian Day Sch and Salt River Reservation Clinic.

A network of waterways, including the Consolidated Canal, Tempe Canal, and Mesa Canal, highlights the vital role of water management in this arid environment. Key local landmarks like the U of Arizona Experimental Farm and Taylor Field suggest a community rooted in both academic research and local recreation. This survey captures the region just before the mid-century suburban expansion fully transformed the agricultural periphery near McQueen.