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1957 Map of Waddell

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Waddell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Waddell and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Maricopa County are defined here by a systematic grid of irrigation and transport infrastructure. The Beardsley Canal runs north-to-south, paralleled by a Detention Basin designed to manage runoff from the White Tank Mts to the west. This water management system supported the citrus groves and farmstead life of the mid-20th century, centered on small junctions like Fennemore, Wayne, and Citrus Park.

The industrial and military presence in the valley is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which services the Citrus Park (Siding). In the southeast, the expansive grounds of Luke Air Force Base contrast with the rural sections, featuring a Landing Strip and early base facilities. Traces of the seasonal landscape remain visible through the braided channels of Trilby Wash as it flows toward the valley floor.