1957 Map of Tolleson

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The Agua Fria River cuts south through this desert landscape toward its confluence with the Gila River near Monument Hill. During the mid-twentieth century, this region saw significant development tied to the Southern Pacific railroad and the expansion of irrigated agriculture via the Southern Canal and Airline Canal. Settlements like Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale, and Tolleson show the early footprints of their modern suburban forms, including local landmarks like the Wigwam Country Club and the Agua Fria Union H S.