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2021 Map of Chief Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chief Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Chief Butte and the surrounding desert landscape of Pinal County are defined by a complex network of drainage systems and isolated peaks. The Pinal Pioneer Pkwy serves as the primary corridor through this arid terrain, bisecting the land as it travels northwest past Panther Butte and the Three Buttes. These landforms, along with Antelope Peak, rise sharply from the basin floor, providing critical landmarks in a region dominated by ephemeral watercourses like Coronado Wash and Suffering Wash.

The presence of numerous cattle tanks such as Freeman Tank, Hit Tank, and Cadillac Tank underscores the importance of water management for local ranching operations. Modern residential expansion is visible in the clustered road networks near Coronado Wash, where streets like E Ave Dios Gatos and S Suizo Rd indicate more recent settlement patterns south of the Suizo Mountains. This interplay between traditional ranching infrastructure and contemporary rural development characterizes the area's current era.