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1952 Map of Mesa

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

LDS Temple stands as a central landmark in this 1950s depiction of the East Valley, where the grid of Mesa is shown expanding amidst an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the Salt River and a complex system of waterways including the Consolidated Canal, Southern Canal, and Tempe Canal, reflecting the region's agricultural foundations. The Salt River Indian Reservation Boundary marks the northern edge of the sheet, containing the Salt River Indian Day Sch and Salt River Reservation Clinic.

Urban growth is evident through numerous educational institutions like Westwood High Sch and Mesa Community College, alongside the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. While the urban core around City Hall and the Civic Center is densely developed, the southern reaches near McQueen and Gilbert still retain large tracts of open land, including a Gravel Pit and area Tailings that hint at local extractive industries.