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1973 Map of Citrus Valley East

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Citrus Valley East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Gila Bend Mountains define the northern horizon of this 1970s topographic study, dropping away into the agricultural and desert landscape of Citrus Valley. The central irrigation artery, the Citrus Ditch, parallels the Gila River as it winds through the lower elevations, supporting scattered infrastructure like a Storage Bin and various Corrals.

Culturally significant sites are concentrated in the southeast, particularly within the Gila Bend Indian Reservation. Here, the map identifies the Fortaleza Indian Ruins and nearby Petroglyphs, marking a deep history of habitation along the river. Transport in the area relies on Citrus Valley Road and numerous Jeep Trails that snake into the arid upland terrain, while water access is noted through specific locations like Papago Well and a solitary Mine in the northeast corner.