1964 Map of Union Hills

About this map

Deer Valley and Paradise Valley undergo a dramatic transformation from desert terrain to a residential landscape in this mid-century period. While the Phoenix Corp Boundary expands, the map preserves the location of early industrial and ranching landmarks like the Union Mine, Turkey Track Mine, and the Quarry near Buffalo Ridge. The northern reaches remain defined by open washes and livestock resources such as T Bone Tank and Rock Tank, while the southern half shows the rapid infill of neighborhoods around the Village Meadows Sch and Sunnyside Sch. Significant public infrastructure is documented through the footprint of the Phoenix-Deer Valley Municipal Airport and the large recreation tracts at Cave Buttes Recreation Area and Adobe Dam Recreation Area. Leisure and utility are side-by-side, seen in the proximity of Turf Paradise to the local Substation and Fire Station.