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1957 Map of White Tank Mts NE

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of White Tank Mts NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Luke Air Force Auxiliary Field No 1 dominates the northern desert landscape of this Maricopa County survey, providing a clear record of Cold War-era military aviation infrastructure. Situated on the northeastern edge of the White Tank Mountains, the airfield features distinct runway alignments and is noted as being part of the City of Phoenix. The surrounding terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Trilby Wash and a network of small reservoirs and wells that speak to the necessity of water management in the arid valley.

Along the rugged slopes of the mountains, markers like Wagner VABM 2262 and Light No 1 VABM 3171 provide critical survey points for the varied elevation. Evidence of localized industry is found on the southeastern foothills, where a Quarry and Tunnel are recorded, suggesting mineral extraction or utility work in the mid-century period before the intense urban expansion of the Phoenix metropolitan area reached these western reaches.