1964 Map of Mesa

About this map

The Phoenix metropolitan area and the rugged copper corridor of central Arizona appear here during a period of significant mid-century transition. While the valley floor shows the growing footprints of Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler, much of the surrounding landscape remains dominated by massive land withdrawals and industrial operations. The industrial heart of the region is centered on the copper mines of the Gila Mountains and Pinal Mountains, including the Miami Mine, Inspiration Mine, and Magma Mine. These operations, alongside the Ray Mine, underscore the mining economy that defined towns like Superior and Globe.