Fowler Arizona Phoenix Tolleson USGS Topo Map 1957 Vintage
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Fowler Arizona Phoenix Tolleson USGS Topo Map 1957 Vintage

$41

This USGS 7.5-minute topographic sheet is a 1952 edition, printed in 1957 on thick stock and never folded, in good condition with clean map area and some age discoloration and handling wear in the top and upper right collar. Covering the near West Valley from 35th Avenue to 83rd Avenue in Maricopa County, the quad takes in part of western Phoenix and the town of Tolleson, with the Gila River Indian Reservation within its southern boundaries. Surveyed when the westward suburban extent of Phoenix ended around 43rd Avenue and before Interstate 10 existed, the sheet records the West Valley as farmland well ahead of the growth that would fill it in. From the vintage map collection of Art Christiansen, Tempe, Arizona.

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MAP DETAILS
TITLEFowler
STATEArizona
LOCATIONVicinity of Phoenix
SERIES7.5-minute
EDITION1952
PRINTED1957
SCALE1:24000
SHEET DIMENSIONS22 x 27 inches
MAP DIMENSIONS19 x 22 3/4 inches
COVERAGE AREA7 x 9 miles
SOURCEFrom the vintage map collection of Art Christiansen, Tempe, Arizona
SHEET CONDITION
For maps of this vintage, effort is made to note all visible flaws, no matter how minor.
OVERALL CONDITIONGood
SHEET NOTESnever folded
MAP AREAno wear, no markings, no blemishes
COLLARSno markings, age discoloration and handling wear in top and upper right collar
MAP COVERAGE
Quadrangle extent overlaid on current basemap.

This vintage sheet is a 1952 edition of the Fowler Arizona USGS topographic map. It is an original 69-year-old 1957 United States Geological Survey print in good condition.

HOW THIS MAP CAN BE USED
In addition to making a fascinating conversation piece, this sheet would look great in a frame or on display, make a unique and prized gift for anyone interested in this area, be perfect as a reference for genealogy studies or general historical research, or fill that missing piece in your collection. Maps of this vintage are printed on durable stock and are well-suited for outdoor activities and recreation of all kinds, including hiking, backpacking, hunting, rafting and kayaking, backcountry skiing, geocaching, general exploration, treasure hunting, etc.

FEATURES SHOWN ON THE MAP
The Fowler 7.5-minute map shows cities and towns, roads, paths, railroads, utilities and energy infrastructure, rivers, creeks, elevation contour lines, public land survey lines, county, state, and other administrative boundaries as they existed at the time of the survey. A reddish tint is used on this sheet to indicate urban areas where only landmark buildings are depicted. Outside of those areas, all known structures (houses, businesses, churches, schools, barns, cabins, etc) are shown.

A VALUABLE HISTORICAL RECORD
This map is from the 7.5-minute series, the most detailed series that is widely available from the USGS. The 1952 Fowler map is a valuable historical record for the area. It contains some placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.

PLACENAMES
The following places are found within the boundary of this quadrangle. They may or may not be shown or labeled, depending on the map series and vintage.
* Cities and Towns-> Phoenix and Tolleson
* Counties Covered-> Maricopa
* Federal Land Units-> Gila River Indian Reservation
* Rivers and Streams-> Salt River

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