2011 Map of Bosque

About this map

Bosque and the nearby LaPalma Corral anchor this section of the Arizona desert at the foot of the Maricopa Mountains. The landscape is defined by the braided drainage patterns of Bender Wash, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle. Significant for local history and genealogy, the Bosque Cemetery sits north of the rail line that connects the small settlements of this arid region. The presence of Shawmut in the northeast corner further illustrates the scattered nature of habitation here, where life followed the path of the railroad and the seasonal water flows. This survey captures a specific moment in the rural development of Maricopa County, showing the proximity of early ranching and transit landmarks to modern highway infrastructure like Rest Area One Hundred Twentythree C.