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1994 Map of Mesa

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Superstition Mountains and the Superstition Wilderness dominate the northeastern landscape of this 1994 topographic survey, where the expanding urban footprint of Mesa and Tempe meets the high desert. In the valley, the Salt River and Gila River frame the ancestral lands of the Salt River Indian Reservation and the Gila River Indian Reservation, showcasing a region defined by ancient history and modern industry. Significant archaeological sites are preserved at the Hohokam Pima Nat Monument and Casa Grande Ruins Nat Mon.

Transportation and industrial infrastructure are evident through the Southern Pacific RR and Magma Arizona RR lines that connect the agricultural areas near Chandler and Gilbert to the mining operations of the east. Hardrock mining activity is documented at the Bulldog Mine, Goldfield Mine, and numerous workings near Superior. The map also identifies specialized facilities including the Desert Proving Grounds and the Florence National Guard Military Range.