1964 Map of New River

About this map

Agua Fria River and New River define the arid landscape of this northern Maricopa County region in the early 1960s. The settlement of New River appears along the eastern corridor, supported by the New River Sch and a Gaging Sta. The map documents a rugged interior of mesas and peaks, such as Wild Burro Mesa, Doe Peak, and Gavilan Peak. Notable human activity is marked by isolated sites like the Little Grand Canyon Rancho and the Ruins found near Indian Mesa. The western edge shows the early development of the Lake Pleasant Regional Park, where the waters reach the border of Yavapai Co and Maricopa Co. Resource extraction is evident through a Quarry and Gravel Pit, while water sources like Whiskey Spring and Sweat Spr remain critical landmarks in this desert terrain.