2018 Map of Bosque

About this map

The Maricopa Mountains and the Sand Tank Mountains define this arid landscape in southwestern Arizona, where the rail line and old highways dictated the pattern of local settlement. The community of Bosque serves as a focal point along the railroad, situated near the Bosque Cem and the ephemeral drainage of Bender Wash. To the northeast, the siding at Shawmut sits at the edge of the mountains, marking a remote stop in the high desert. Modern infrastructure is visible through the corridor of E Old 84 and the outskirts of Gila Bend, providing a clear record of how transportation routes have adapted to the terrain. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the township and range lines across the T5S and T6S boundaries, capturing the area's transition between open desert flats and steep mountain slopes.