1957 Map of Valencia

About this map

White Tank Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the rugged peaks descend into a carefully engineered desert valley. Evidence of early habitation is noted by petroglyphs found near the mountain trails, contrasting with the modern military and aviation footprints of the White Tanks Proving Grounds and Luke Air Force Auxiliary Field No 6. The southern plains are defined by the Buckeye agricultural network, where the Roosevelt Canal, Lower Buckeye Canal, and Pacific Canal channel water to the desert soil.