Mesa Arizona Phoenix Scottsdale USGS Topo Map 1960 Vintage
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Mesa Arizona Phoenix Scottsdale USGS Topo Map 1960 Vintage

$75

A fascinating historical snapshot of the East Valley, surveyed before the interstates and loops, when open desert still separated the towns of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale. This is the Mesa quadrangle, a 1:62,500-scale USGS topographic sheet first published in 1952 and printed in 1960, drawn from aerial and field survey work done in 1951 and 1952. Covering a 14-by-17-mile stretch east of Phoenix in Maricopa County, it takes in Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Guadalupe, along with parts of the Salt River and Gila River Indian Reservations.

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MAP DETAILS
TITLEMesa
STATEArizona
LOCATIONVicinity of Phoenix
SERIES15-minute
SURVEYED1951 and 1952 Aerial and Field Survey
EDITION1952
PRINTED1960
PRINT NOTESThick paper stock, includes woodland tint (green to indicate vegetated areas). A reddish tint is used to indicate urban areas where only landmark buildings are shown.
SCALE1:62500
CONTOUR INTERVAL20 feet
SHEET DIMENSIONS16 7/8 x 20 7/8 inches
MAP DIMENSIONS14 5/8 x 17 1/2 inches
COVERAGE AREA14 x 17 miles
SOURCEFrom the vintage map collection of Art Christiansen, Tempe, Arizona
MAP NOTESA fascinating historical snapshot of the East Valley, surveyed before the interstates and loops, when open desert still separated the towns of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale.
SHEET CONDITION
For maps of this vintage, effort is made to note all visible flaws, no matter how minor.
OVERALL CONDITIONVery Good
SHEET NOTESmoderately handled, never folded
MAP AREAno markings, no blemishes
COLLARSno markings, no blemishes, no edge tears, some handling wear in bottom collar
MAP COVERAGE
Quadrangle extent overlaid on current basemap.
PLACENAMES
Depending on map series and survey date, all of the features listed below may not be shown on this map. This list contains features that currently exist or historically existed within the area covered by the map. The list can be used as a reference to determine if this map covers your area of interest. Placenames are listed alphabetically next to each feature type.
NOTABLE PLACESTempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Guadalupe
CITIES AND TOWNS (CURRENT)Gilbert, Mesa, and Phoenix
COUNTIES COVEREDMaricopa
FEDERAL LAND UNITSGila River Indian Reservation and Salt River Indian Reservation
RIVERS AND STREAMSIndian Bend Wash and Salt River
Locations: Alma, Arcadia Plaza Shopping Center, Arizona Country Club, Arizona Falls Power House, Arizona Mall of Tempe, Arizona Substation, Baseline Village Shopping Center, Bell Ranch, Bell Square Shopping Center, Broadway Plaza Service Shopping Center, Broadway Rural Shopping Center, Casa Fiesta Travel Trailer Resort, Chandler Maintenance Yard, Chandler Substation, College Park Shopping Center, Continental Golf Course, Copper Substation, Corona del Sol High School Tennis and Racquetball Courts, Coronado Golf Course, Cross Cut Power Plant, Danelle Plaza Shopping Center, Dobson Plaza Shopping Center, Dobson Ranch Golf Course, East Gate Shopping Center, El Paso Natural Gas Company Compressor Station, Evergreen Golf Course, Fair Lanes Village Center, Fiesta Lakes Golf Course, Fiesta Mall, Fiesta Village Shopping Center, Frontiertown Plaza Shopping Center, Gila Substation, Gilbert Plaza Shopping Center, Gilbert Substation, Goodyear Substation, Hayden Commerce Center, Hayden Plaza Mesa Shopping Center, Highline Pumping Plant, Highline Substation, Huntington Square Shopping Center, Indian River Plaza, Kyrene Gin, Kyrene Steam Generating Plant, Lake Country Village Shopping Center, Lehi Substation, Los Arcos Mall, Marysville, McDowell Plaza Shopping Center, Mesa Golf and Country Club, Mesa Grande Ruins, Mesa Police Rifle Range, Mesa Substation, Miller Plaza Shopping Center, Nephi, North Park Plaza Shopping Center, Orange Tree Shopping Center, Packard Stadium, Palm Grove Shopping Center, Palm Village Shopping Center, Papago Bass Hatchery, Papago Golf Course, Papago Plaza Shopping Center, Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Phoenix Trap and Skeet Club, Poca Fiesta Shopping Center, Pueblo Grande, Rice Substation, Riviera Plaza Shopping Center, Rolling Hills Golf Course, Royal Palms of Mesa Shopping Center, Salt River Power Plant, San Marcos Golf Course, San Pablo, Scottsdale East Shopping Center, Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale Oak Plaza Shopping Center, Scottsdale Plaza Shopping Center, Scottsdale Regional Shopping Center, Scottsdale Village Shopping Center, Shady Grove Mobile and Recreational Vehicle Park, Shalimar Country Club Golf Course, Sherwood Mesa Plaza Shopping Center, Sherwood Shopping Center, Sin City, Southern Palms Shopping Center, Southgate Shopping Center, Stetson Plaza Shopping Center, Sun Angel Stadium, Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe High School Tennis and Racquetball Courts, Tempe Municipal Golf Course, Tempe Shopping Center, Tempe Square Shopping Center, Thomas Mall, Tower Plaza Shopping Center, Tri-City Mall, University of Arizona Cotton Research Center, University of Arizona Experimental Farm, Valley East Plaza Shopping Center, Valley Fair Shopping Center, Valley Plaza, Valley Plaza Shopping Center, Village Center Shopping Center, Village Grove Shopping Center, Village Square Shopping Center, Wagon Wheel Shopping Center, Water Users Camp Ten, Water Users Yaqui Camp, and Westwood Plaza Shopping Center. Mountains, Peaks, and Summits: Barnes Butte, Bell Butte, Papago Buttes, Tempe Butte, and Twin Butte. Valleys and Canyons: Dry Wash and Pima Canyon. Parks: Alma Ward Park, Apache Park, Armstrong Park, Arrendondo Park, Arrowhead Meadows Park, Birchett Park, Biehn Colony Park, Canal Park, Cesela Park, Chaparral Park, Clark Park, Cole Park, Connolly Field, Corbell Park, Country Manor Subdivision Mini Park, Country Side Estates Park Site, Cyprus Park, Daley Park, Daumler Park, Desert Botanical Gardens, Diamond Park, Doctor Chandler Memorial Park, East Mini Well Park, Ehrhardt Park, Eldorado Park, Elgin Park, Elks Park, Emerald Acres Subdivision Number Two Mini Park, Escalante Park, Escobedo Park, Evergreen Park, Fitch Park, Folley Park, G R Herberger Park, Gilbert Estates Phase Two Mini Park, Heritage Park, Ho Ho Kam Park, Hudson Park, Indian Bend Park, Indian School Park, Jaycee Park, John Allen Park, Joseph Reed Park, Joyce Park, Kirk Estates Subdivision Mini Park, Kiwanis Park, Kleinman Park, Knoll East Subdivision Mini Park, Lafayette Parkway, Legend City Amusement Park, Library Park, Libre Park, McAfee Place Unit Two Mini Park, McDowell Exhibit Plaza, McKellips Lake Park, Mesa Meadows Subdivision Mini Park, Mesa Tierra Number Three Subdivision Mini Park, Mesa Villas Number Two Mini Park, Meyer Park, Moeur Park, Nevitt Park, Oakwood Estates Subdivision Mini Park, Oddfellows-Peterson Park, Okemah Park, Old West Valley Subdivision Mini Park, Osborn Park, Pace East Number One Subdivision Mini Park, Paiute Park, Palmer Park, Palo Verde Park, Papago Park, Papago Park-Tempe, Papago State Park, Parquasito Verde Park, Phoenix Zoo, Pierce Park, Pima Park, Pioneer Park, Pleasant Shadows Subdivision Mini Park, Porter Park, Powell Estates Subdivision Mini Park, Redden Park, Reed Park, Rendezvous Park, Rotary Park, Selleh Park, Sherwood Park, Stapley Park, Stewart Park, Sudder Park, Sunset Mesa Subdivision Mini Park, Svob Park, Taylor Field, Tempe Beach Park, Tempe Park, Thomas Road Rest Stop, Val Vista Village Trailer Park Mini Park, Vista del Camino Park, and West Mine Well Park. Churches: Latter Day Saints Temple. Hospitals: Arizona State Hospital Farm, Arizona State Sanatorium, Chandler Community Hospital, Desert Samaritan Hospital, Mesa General Hospital, Mesa Lutheran Hospital, Salt River Reservation Clinic, Scottsdale Community Hospital, Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, Southside District Hospital, and Tempe Saint Lukes Hospital. Lakes and Ponds: Firebird Lake. Buildings: Arizona State University Farm Laboratory, Centennial Center, Frye Teen Center, Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, Helena Railroad Station, Jackrabbit Stadium, Mesa Public Schools Administration Center, Mesa Railroad Station, North Lewis Center, Ocotillo Power Plant, Pueblo Grande Museum, Salt River Power Operations Department, Scottsdale Stadium, Tempe Community Center, Tempe Historical Museum, Tempe Municipal Stadium, Tempe Public Library, University Activity Center, West Chandler Railroad Station, and Winn Center. Dams: Guadalupe Dam. Crossings: Interchange One Hundred Fifty Four, Interchange One Hundred Fifty One, Interchange One Hundred Fifty Seven, Interchange One Hundred Fifty Three, Interchange One Hundred Fifty Two, Interchange One Hundred Sixty, and Interchange One Hundred Sixty Two. Canals: Arizona Cross Cut Canal, Consolidated Canal, Consolidated Canal East Branch, Eastern Canal, George Ditch, Hayden Canal, Kyrene Branch Canal, Mesa Canal, North Branch Highline Canal, Old Cross Cut Canal, South Branch Highland Canal, South Highline Lateral Canal, Tempe Canal, Tempe Cross Cut Canal, and Tempe Drainage District Number Two Ditch. Natural Arches: Hole in the Rock. Airports: 1st Street/Center Parking Garage Heliport, Asi Heliport, Brenteson Wholesale Incorporated Airport, Chandler Municipal Airport, Chandler Regional Hospital Heliport, Cross Cut Heliport, Desert Samaritan Hospital Heliport, Helicopter Transport Incorporated Office Heliport, J S J Airport, Mesa Hospital Medical Center Heliport, Mesa Lutheran Hospital Heliport, Pixley-Richards Gilbert Heliport, Ross Airport, Sanders Airport, Stellar Airpark, Sunstate Heliport, Tempe Saint Lukes Hospital Heliport, and The Buttes in Tempe Heliport. Schools: Adams Elementary School, Aguilar School, Alma School, Apache Elementary School, Arizona State College at Tempe, Arrendondo Elementary School, Balsz School, Basha Elementary School, Broadmor School, Brownmoor School, Burk Street School, Bustoz School, Carminati School, Carson Junior High School, Chandler High School, Chandler Junior High School, Connolly Junior High School, Corona del Sol High School, Coronada School, Curry Elementary School, Denver Elementary School, East High School, Edison School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Emerson School, Erie Elementary School, Evans School, Fees Junior High School, Field Elementary School, Flora Thew School, Flora View School, Fortieth Street School, Frank School, Franklin School, Fuller School, Galveston Elementary School, Gerard High School, Getz School, Gilbert High School, Gilbert Junior High School, Gilbert School, Gililland Junior High School, Griffith School, Hale Elementary School, Hartford Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School, Hohokam Elementary School, Holdeman School, Holmes Elementary School, Hopi Elementary School, Hudson School, Ingleside Elementary School, Irving School, Kaibab Elementary School, Keller Elementary School, Kino Junior High School, Knox Elementary School, Kyrene del Norte School, Laird School, Lehi Elementary School, Lincoln School, Lindbergh Elementary School, Lo Loma Elementary School, Lo Loma School, LoLoma School, Longfellow School, Lowell School, Marcos de Niza High School, Maricopa County Accommodation School, McClintock High School, McKemy Junior High School, Mesa Central High School, Mesa Community College, Mesa High School, Mesa Junior High School, Meyer School, Mitchell School, Mount Carmel School, Mountain View High School, Nevitt School, Opportunity Hall Special School, Orangedale School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Paiute Elementary School, Parkway Special School, Patterson School, Pima Elementary School, Poston Junior High School, Powell Junior High School, Redbird Elementary School, Ritter School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Rover School, Rural School, Saint Theresa School, Salt River Indian Day School, Scales School, Scottsdale High School, Seton High School, Stapley Hall Special School, Supai Middle School, Tavan Elementary School, Tavern School, Tempe High School, Tonalea Elementary School, Tonto School, Waggoner School, Ward School, Washington Elementary School, Washington School, Webster Elementary School, Webster School, Westwood High School, Whitman Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School, Willis Junior High School, Winfield Scott School, Winn School, Wood School, and Yavapai Elementary School. Reservoirs and Tanks: Country Manor Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Emerald Acres Number Two Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Gilbert Estates Phase Two Water Retention Basin, Kirk Estates Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Knoll East Subdivision Water Retention Basin, McAfee Place Unit Two Water Retention Basin, Mesa Meadows Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Mesa Tierra Number Three Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Mesa Villas Number Two Water Retention Basin, Oakwood Estates Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Old West Estates Retention Basin, Old West Valley Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Pace East Number One Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Pleasant Shadows Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Powell Estates Subdivision Water Retention Basin, Sunset Mesa Subdivision Retention Basin, and Val Vista Village Trailer Park Water Retention Basin. Towers: KCWW-AM (Tempe), KDJQ-AM (Mesa), KFNN-AM (Mesa), KNIX-AM (Tempe), KOPA-AM (Scottsdale), KSUN-AM (Phoenix), KUKQ-AM (Tempe), KXAM-AM (Mesa), and KZZP-AM (Mesa).
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
This map sheet will be carefully rolled in a sturdy tube and shipped via the US Postal Service.

If you find that the sheet you receive is not as described in the listing, you may ship it back to us for a refund of the purchase price.

This vintage sheet is a 1952 edition of the Mesa Arizona USGS topographic map. It is an original 66-year-old 1960 United States Geological Survey print in very 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 Mesa 15-minute map shows cities and towns, roads, 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 in 1951 and 1952. 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
Maps from the 15-minute series for the continental United States are no longer produced or printed by the USGS and original prints are becoming increasingly difficult to find. They are a valuable historical record for an area, as they contain many placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.

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