2018 Map of Butterfield Pass

About this map

Maricopa Mountains dominate this arid landscape, characterized by the prominent topographic notch of Butterfield Pass. This corridor through the peaks serves as a vital natural thoroughfare in a region defined by steep elevation changes and desert basins. The small settlement of Estrella sits at the southern edge of the quadrangle, positioned near the road network that skirts the mountain foothills. Water resources are scarce in this environment, with Conley Tank representing one of the few named catchment features in the area. The map illustrates a transition from the structured grid of S Bullard Ave in the northeast toward the more complex, natural terrain of the range. The alignment of township boundaries like t4s r2w and t4s r1w highlights the intersection of public land survey systems with the geological reality of the Arizona desert.