1965 Map of Paradise Valley

About this map

Mummy Mountain and Camelback Mountain anchor the central landscape of this 1965 survey, which was updated in the early 1980s to show the rapid residential expansion across Paradise Valley. The map details the transition from open desert terrain to organized suburban development, with extensive golf courses such as the Camelback Golf Club and Scottsdale Country Club filling the spaces between growing neighborhoods. Institutional landmarks like the Thunderbird Academy and the Mummy Mtn Observatory appear alongside local educational hubs like Kiva Sch and Mohave Sch. The northeast corner is marked by the Scottsdale Muni Airport, while the Arizona Canal cuts through the southeastern section, reflecting the critical water infrastructure required for the region's growth. This edition captures the specific moment when the corporate boundaries of Phoenix and Scottsdale began to fully integrate with the valley floor, reshaping the environment around the Indian Bend Wash.