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2021 Map of Bartlett Dam

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bartlett Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tonto National Forest land defines this portion of the Arizona desert where the Verde River is impounded to create the Bartlett Reservoir. The centerpiece of the area is Bartlett Dam, which controls the water flow downstream towards the Phoenix basin. The shoreline of the reservoir is marked by points of interest such as Rattlesnake Cove and South Cove, while the surrounding terrain is punctuated by significant peaks like Brushy Mtn and Bee Mtn.

South of the wilderness, a growing grid of rural residential roads including E Lone Mountain Rd and N 160th St begins to encroach upon the open desert. The map captures a detailed inventory of local water infrastructure vital for ranching and recreation in this arid landscape, including Buckhorn Tank and the uniquely named Model A Tank. Natural drainages like Bootleg Canyon and Indian Spring Wash channel seasonal runoff through the canyons toward the river valley.