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2011 Map of Bartlett Dam

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bartlett Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bartlett Dam and the Verde River anchor this landscape in Maricopa County, showing the intersection of vital water management and the arid Arizona terrain. The map traces the winding course of the river southward from the Bartlett Reservoir, where specialized coves like Rattlesnake Cove and South Cove are clearly delineated. Significant infrastructure for the region's utility operations is evident at the Salt River Project Housing settlement, located just downstream from the dam.

The southwestern portion of the sheet reveals a developing rural road network with residential streets such as E Lone Mountain Rd and N 168th St beginning to segment the landscape near Buckhorn Tank. Meanwhile, the more primitive natural features like Indian Spring Wash and Bootleg Canyon provide a stark contrast to these grid-based developments. For recreationists and local historians, the placement of Needle Rock Campground near the distinctive Needle Rock formation highlights the area's long-standing use as a gateway for river access.