2018 Map of Blue Plateau

About this map

Sand Tank Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Maricopa County, characterized by significant elevation changes and isolated geological formations. The central geographic feature, the Blue Plateau, stands as a prominent tableland rising above the surrounding desert floor. This 2018 survey provides a precise view of the terrain before any modern developments, showing the natural isolation of the region through distinct landmarks like the conical Round Butte and the curiously named Jack in the Pulpit peak. The map is primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System grid, including townships such as t7s r3w and t8s r3w, which help orient researchers and land managers within this uninhabited portion of the Arizona desert.