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1973 Map of Citrus Valley West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The historical Butterfield Stage Route cuts across the southern portion of this landscape, marking a legacy of mid-19th-century westward expansion. This arid terrain is defined by the contrast between the sharp elevations of the Gila Bend Mountains, featuring Bunyan Peak, and the wide expanse of the Citrus Valley below. The Gila River meanders through the center of the sheet, carving out the Gila Canyon as it flows toward the southwest.

Irrigation infrastructure is vital to the valley's settlement pattern, evidenced by the Citrus Ditch and numerous irrigation wells that support agriculture in the desert environment. Human presence is scattered but distinct, with features such as a Landing Strip, a Corral, and Citrus Valley Road providing essential links through the basin. In the southwest corner, Painted Rock Dam Rd leads toward nearby water management projects, illustrating the 1970s-era efforts to control the river's unpredictable flow.