HST 498 Urban History: Phoenix and the Southwest
Maricopa County News
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The HAYDEN AZ DOCUMENTS collection contains a variety of publications by or about Maricopa County (Most starting with the XCMA Call Number) going back to early statehood. Topics include:
- Law Enforcement (Sheriff, County Attorney, Jails, etc.)
- Recording (Records keeping, elections, etc.)
- Property Assessment
- Superior Courts
- Public Health and Welfare
Maricopa County Links
- Maricopa CountyMaricopa is the nation’s fourth largest county in terms of population and has a population greater than 21 states. Twenty-five cities and towns are located in Maricopa County. Its largest city, Phoenix, is the County seat and State capital. Measuring 137 miles east to west and 102 miles north to south, Maricopa County covers 9,225 square miles, making it the 14th largest county in land area in the continental United States, and larger than seven states. Individuals and corporations make up 30% of total land ownership, with the remainder publicly owned.
"Maricopa County was established as a county on February 14, 1871 by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Arizona from parts of Yavapai and Pima Counties...The County’s current geographical boundaries were set in 1881 and have not changed since...The history of the county over the next 140 years has been most marked by rapid population increase, driven initially by the mining, agriculture and livestock industries. Arizona achieved Statehood on February, 14, 1912, providing greater integration of Arizona into the national infrastructure and further incentives to settle in Maricopa County. Then, as now, Maricopa County was already the most populated area within Arizona. This was followed by the development of several major military installations and training facilities which were initially constructed due to the good flying weather provided by the desert climate. Many of the significant population in-migrations in recent times have been spurred on by the low cost of living, economic growth, wonderful climate and easy access to other major metropolitan areas..." Maricopa County Open Books
- Census Quick FactsQuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs.
- Arizona Constitution - Article 12The 15 counties in Arizona are basic subdivisions of the state, with elected officials providing local accountability of state mandated functions. The basic principles of these municipal governments are found in Article 12 of the Arizona Constitution.
- Arizona Revised Statutes - Title 11Current laws regarding Arizona counties are available from Title 11 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. More and more, counties are providing needed municipal-type services and addressing problems common to their geographic area.
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