1957 Map of Valencia

About this map

The White Tank Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Maricopa County region, where the desert peaks meet the agricultural expansion of the mid-20th century. Highlighting the intersection of ancient history and modern utility, the map identifies Petroglyphs alongside the sprawling White Tanks Proving Grounds and the Buckeye National Guard Target Range. This military and geological presence transitions south into a grid of irrigation and transport, defined by the Roosevelt Canal and the Lower Buckeye Road Canal, which supported the local farming economy near Valencia. The map documents a period of transition for the area’s infrastructure, noting the Landing Field (Closed) and the development of Buckeye High School Stadium. Local genealogy and community history are anchored by the Louis B Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, situated along the established route of Broadway.