2014 Map of Chief Butte

About this map

Chief Butte and the surrounding high desert of Pinal County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems and rocky volcanic formations. This 2014 survey captures a landscape where desert life centers on cattle tanks like Freeman Tank, S Tank, and Cadillac Tank, which provide essential water sources in an otherwise arid environment. The terrain is marked by significant features including Antelope Peak, Panther Butte, and the Suizo Mountains, alongside the deep cut of Parker Canyon. Human presence is largely oriented around Az-79 (also labeled S Hwy 79), which serves as the primary corridor through this desert basin. The map reveals the modern rural road grid emerging near Forman Wash, with residential naming conventions like E Avenida Dios Gatos and E Chuckwagon Ranch Rd indicating a shift toward low-density development and ranching parcels.