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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

Mesa stands at the center of this detailed topographical study, reflecting a landscape shaped by significant irrigation infrastructure and cultural landmarks. The prominent LDS Temple and a dense network of local education centers like Westwood High Sch and Franklin Sch define the urban core. To the north, the Salt River Indian Reservation Boundary separates the expanding city from the Salt River Reservation, where the Salt River Indian Day Sch and Salt River Reservation Clinic are located near the banks of the Salt River.

The desert terrain is crisscrossed by an intricate canal system essential to the region's development, including the Consolidated Canal, Tempe Canal, and Southern Canal. These waterways parallel major thoroughfares like the Apache Trail and University Drive. From the northern settlement of Lehi to the southern outskirts near McQueen, the map documents a period of rapid growth as purple-tinted urban extensions fill the spaces between historic agricultural corridors.