1985 Map of Safford
USGS Topo · Published 1986About this map
The Gila Valley serves as the agricultural and civic heart of this mid-1980s Arizona landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation systems like the Smithville Canal, Union Canal, and Highline Canal support the desert communities. Safford and Thatcher dominate the western portion of the map, showing established street grids and residential growth near the Gila River. The engineering of the valley is evident through numerous siphons and aqueducts that channel water across the arid Freeman Flat. To the south, Roper Lake State Park and the nearby Cactus Flat provide a recreation contrast to the working landscape of the Gravel Pit and the Safford Municipal Airport on the northeastern plateau. Smaller settlements like Solomon and Lone Star are situated along the river's path, marking the historic transition toward the San Simon Valley where Foote Draw meets the river's edge.
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Editions of this 1985 Safford Map
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Historical Maps of Safford Through Time
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