The Hohokam built an extensive network of canals with sticks and stone hoes; but mysteriously disappeared in 1450. Later; the Pima and Maricopa Indians occupied their farmlands near the Gila River; and Maricopa took on the name of the latter. In 1858; Maricopa became an isolated little town in the middle of the desert. It served as the major stage station for the Butterfield Overland Stage Station and became a beacon of light for trappers; traders; and immigrants brave enough to travel its unknown land. Maricopa moved south in 1879 to latch onto the newly built Southern Pacific Railroad and became Arizona�s freighting distribution center. A second move took it 4 miles east to better align with Tempe. Thus began Maricopa�s life as an important railroad junction; playing host to two presidents; 1911 flying machines; honeymoon couples; actors; and a nest of wildcats to entertain the hundreds of passengers who waited for their connections to Phoenix or east-west. In the early 2000s; Maricopa grew from a small farming community to a city; earning it the title of one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Today its population continues to grow with more than 40;000 inhabitants from all over the United States and world.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great pictures as wellBy LarsonsmomI originally bought the paperback for a friend for Christmas. they raved about it so much I bought a copy for my Kindle. Well written. great pictures as well. Much cheaper on than what the town was selling the book for.
