2018 Map of Baldy Mountain

About this map

Vistancia and the expanding northern reaches of Phoenix and Peoria dominate the lower half of this 2018 survey, illustrating the rapid suburbanization of the desert landscape. The intricate residential street networks of the southwest corner contrast sharply with the arid terrain to the north, where elevations rise toward Baldy Mtn and Cholla Mtn. The eastern edge of the map is defined by the significant waters of Lake Pleasant, a vital regional reservoir fed by the Aqua Fria River. Modern infrastructure is prominently represented by the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct and the Waddell Canal Cap, while the Prickly Pedal Race Course and Maricopa Trail signal the area's transition into a major recreational hub. Small aviation history is preserved at the Pleasant Valley Airport near the eastern boundary.