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1957 Map of Valencia

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Valencia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The White Tank Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Maricopa County survey, providing a sharp topographic contrast to the agricultural and military developments below. To the south, the settlement of Valencia sits near the Gila and Salt River, highlighting the irrigation-driven growth supported by the Roosevelt Canal. This area reflects a mid-century intersection of ranching, military utility, and early suburbanization, anchored by features like the Louis B Hazelton Memorial Cemetery and the High School Stadium.

Evidence of varied land use is scattered throughout the foothills, from ancient Petroglyphs to the modern Buckeye National Guard Target Range. Navigation landmarks such as Airway Beacon 33 and a Landing Field (Closed) suggest the region's importance for both civil and military aviation in the late 1950s. The presence of several shafts and a Prospect further indicates a history of mineral exploration in the desert flats.