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2018 Map of Cactus Forest

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cactus Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The desert landscape of Pinal County is defined by a network of seasonal water catchments and drainage systems that supported local ranching and settlement operations. This 2018 survey documents the small community of Cactus Forest and the southern reaches of Florence, situated in a region where ephemeral water sources like Paisano Wash and Brady Wash dictate the geography. Numerous water tanks, likely used for livestock in this arid environment, are scattered across the terrain, including Terimate Tank, Clemans Tank, and Youtsey Tank.

Transportation through this part of the Sonoran Desert is anchored by the Pinal Pioneer Pkwy, which cuts diagonally across the township lines. The map reveals the structured grid of rural roads such as E Cactus Forest Rd and Orville Rd that service local residents and agricultural interests. The survey also captures landmarks like Cat Hills Tank and Colorado Tank, providing a modern look at the hydraulic infrastructure essential to this Arizona desert community.