Three pocket maps published by the Lightning Moving & Warehouse Company showing the rapid growth of the Phoenix area following World War II. Over this period, the city's population tripled from 83,000 in 1943 to 262,000 in 1952.

A. The City of Phoenix and Its Immediate Suburban Territory, by Republic and Gazette Printery, dated 1943 (13.5 x 12.1"). A detailed street map of the growing city locating Sky Harbor Airport, Biltmore Estates, and Phoenix Country Club. Includes a street index at right. The verso features an attractive bird’s-eye view (12.7 x 6.5") of Arizona Famed Valley of the Sun by T.A. Hayden. Self-folding (3.7 x 7.0").

B. Map of the City of Phoenix Arizona, by McGrew Commercial Printery, dated 1949 (18.4 x 23.4"). A very detailed map of the city that extends south beyond the Salt River with limited development. Includes a key to streets at right. The verso contains an "Area Map of the Heart of the Sun Country” and text. Self-folding (4.7x 8.1").

C. Map of the City of Phoenix Arizona, by McGrew Commercial Printery, dated 1952 (18.6 x 23.6"). An updated version of the above map with new development added. Printed in black & white.

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Condition: A

Issued folding on clean sheets with a few tiny fold separations.