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1971 Map of Adams Mesa, 1972 Print
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1971 Map of Adams Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Sugarloaf Mtn and Herder Mtn dominate the arid, high-relief landscape of this 1971 orthophotoquad in Maricopa County. Unlike traditional topographic maps that use contour lines to represent elevation, this photogrammetric mosaic provides a direct aerial perspective of the scrub-covered ridges and desert floor. The visual texture of the land reveals the complex drainage patterns of the Creek and its unnamed tributaries as they cut through the rocky terrain. This specific format, based on 1:78,000-scale aerial photographs, emphasizes the natural geomorphology of the area over man-made structures, offering a clear record of the undisturbed environment in central Arizona during the early 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain