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2011 Map of Cactus Forest

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cactus Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cactus Forest serves as the primary residential anchor in this desert landscape of Pinal County, Arizona. The 2011 survey reveals a systematic grid of residential streets like E Orville Dr and E Cactus Forest Rd encroaching upon a landscape defined by seasonal water management and natural drainage. The terrain is notably characterized by numerous named livestock or water storage tanks, including Cat Hills Tank, Jamieson Tank, and Char Tank, reflecting the essential infrastructure required for survival and industry in this arid environment.

Surface drainage is dominated by Paisano Wash, which snakes through the southern half of the quadrangle. Significant markers for travelers and historians include the Pinal Pioneer Parkway Rest Area, situated along the highway corridor near N Axtell Rd. The proximity of landmarks like the Cat Hills to the northeast suggests the local topography that shaped the early settlement patterns and road placements throughout the region.