1986 Map of Blue Plateau

About this map

The Luke Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Maricopa County, characterized by the expansive Blue Plateau and prominent volcanic forms like Round Butte. Much of the territory falls within the Air Force Range, a designation that has historically limited public access and preserved the arid topography from significant civilian development. Drainage in this arid region is defined by ephemeral systems like Sand Tank Wash, which cuts through the complex terrain. Aside from a lone Radio Tower and the curiously named Jack in the Pulpit landmark, the area remains an open expanse of desert peaks and washes, reflecting its mid-1980s status as a remote military-managed corridor.