2014 Map of Aztec NW

About this map

Palomas sits in a distinctively arid stretch of the desert where the wide, braided path of the Gila River cuts through the southwestern landscape. The area is defined by its drainage patterns, including the long stretches of Red Raven Wash and Clanton Wash that feed into the river valley. To the north, the terrain transitions into the Hyder Valley, a flat expanse crossed by diagonal corridors like Hyder Rd and Palomas Rd. The map illustrates a sparse but deliberate human footprint, with localized settlements like Park Valley and ranching infrastructure such as E Dateland Ranch Rd. Notable geographical features such as The Lagoon and the high ground of Sears Point provide clear landmarks in this desert environment, marking the convergence of critical water sources and transportation routes in Yuma County.