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1957 Map of Waddell

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Waddell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Waddell and its surrounding citrus groves anchor this mid-century view of the Salt River Valley's western edge. The landscape is a study in organized irrigation and flood control, dominated by a massive Detention Basin and Levee system designed to manage the seasonal flows of Trilby Wash before they reach the valley floor. To the east, the agricultural grid is defined by straight section-line roads like Waddell Avenue and Cotton Lane, supporting citrus production at Citrus Park and Citrus Park (Siding).

Transport and defense infrastructure shape the lower half of the quadrangle, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad runs parallel to Olive Avenue, connecting the small settlements of Fennemore and Wayne. The southeastern corner shows the early footprint of Luke Air Force Base, while the western margin is occupied by the rugged White Tank Mts and the military's White Tank Mts Proving Grounds.