2014 Map of Cave Creek

About this map

Cave Creek and Carefree sit at the northern edge of the desert valley, where residential expansion meets the foothills of the Tonto National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including the namesake Cave Creek and the meandering Galloway Wash, which cut through a terrain of prominent peaks like Black Mtn and Go John Mtn. This 2014 survey captures a period of significant development, showing established neighborhoods such as Dove Valley Ranch and Carefree Foothills integrated into the alluvial fan topography. Smaller landmarks like Grapevine Spring and several named cattle tanks, such as Charlie Tank and Rock Tank, reflect the area's transition from a ranching past toward a modern suburban identity. Local history is anchored at the Cave Creek Cem, while the northern reaches of Phoenix and Scottsdale begin to converge in the southern portions of the quadrangle.