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1965 Map of Paradise Valley

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Paradise Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Mummy Mountain and Camelback Mountain dominate this mid-century landscape, providing a dramatic backdrop for the rapid expansion of Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. While residential tracts are spreading quickly through the valley floor, the presence of the Arizona Canal and the Salt River Indian Reservation to the east define the limits of this suburban growth.

Institutional landmarks such as the Thunderbird Academy and the Scottsdale Muni Airport sit near the northern edge of development. Local history is preserved in sites like the Camelback Cem and neighborhood schools including Kiva Sch and Mohave Sch. Natural landmarks like The Praying Monk and the protected lands of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve contrast with the manicured grounds of the Scottsdale Country Club and Century Country Club, reflecting the region's transition from open desert to a recreation-centered residential hub.