1957 Map of Tolleson

About this map

Agricultural development and post-war suburbanization converge where the Agua Fria River meets the Gila River. In the late 1950s, the landscape is defined by extensive irrigation networks like the Buckeye Canal and Southern Canal, supporting the regional economy alongside industrial markers like the Cotton Gin and several Gravel Pit operations. The presence of the Southern Pacific railroad provides a vital link for the growing towns of Goodyear, Avondale, and Tolleson.