2021 Map of Bouse Hills West

About this map

Bouse sits at the southwestern edge of this desert landscape, where the historical pathways of Stage Coach Rd meet modern infrastructure. The terrain is defined by the stark transition from the open Cactus Plain in the northwest to the uplifted Bouse Hills in the east. This 2021 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in the Arizona desert, dominated by the massive corridor of the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct as it cuts across the northern and eastern sections of the quadrangle. Local drainage patterns are anchored by Cunningham Wash, which flows through the southern portion of the map. Traces of the area's travel history are visible in the routes of Swansea Rd and Butler Valley Ranch Rd, providing access through this arid environment.