1952 Map of Mesa

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The Salt River Indian Reservation dominates the northern half of this landscape, where the Salt River channel winds through a network of early roads and irrigation works like the Aqueduct and Tempe Canal. In the early 1950s, the urban core of Mesa is centered on Main and Mesa Drive, featuring local landmarks like the LDS Temple, City Hall, and Taylor Field. Educational and community centers such as Irving Sch, Webster Sch, and Alma Sch anchor the residential neighborhoods.