2021 Map of Butterfield Pass

About this map

Butterfield Pass serves as a central landmark in this desert landscape, cutting through the high ridges of the Maricopa Mountains. This map documents a region defined by its historic travel corridors and topographic prominence, where the settlement of Estrella sits along Maricopa Rd in the southern reaches. The desert floor is marked by essential water resources like Conley Tank and an intricate network of backcountry paths, including Margies Cove Trl, 8003a Trl, and 8003 Trl. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, navigating through areas such as Margies Cove. The township and range lines of the Public Land Survey System, such as t4s r2w and t5s r1w, provide a rigid grid over the complex relief of the mountain range.