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2018 Map of Biscuit Flat

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Biscuit Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Biscuit Flat and the surrounding desert floor north of Phoenix reveal a landscape defined by water management and recreational infrastructure in 2018. The massive Central Arizona Project Aqueduct cuts across the southern portion of the map, while numerous stock tanks like Saguaro Tank, Milky Way Tank, and Escondido Tank are distributed across the arid terrain. These features, alongside ephemeral waterways such as Deadman Wash and Skunk Cr, indicate the critical role of hydraulic engineering in supporting both ranching history and modern development in Peoria and its environs.

Prominent topographic landmarks including Black Mtn, Mt Ochoa, and Mid Mtn rise above the flatlands, providing natural boundaries to the expanding residential grids of Anthem. The map also highlights a network of trails and specialized routes, most notably the Prickly Pedal Race Course and the Black Canyon Trail, which wind through the open desert between the foothills and the Pleasant Valley Airport.