The Coolidge Dam and its resulting San Carlos Reservoir anchor this 2011 survey of the Gila River corridor. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the water's edge to the high elevations of the Hayes Mountains and Rockhouse Mountain. The map details a complex network of canyons and washes, most notably Jerusalem Canyon and the McDougal Wash, which feed toward the Gila River. Remote outposts like the Hook and Line Ranch and topographical landmarks such as Needles Eye and Poverty Flat reflect the area's isolation and the importance of localized water sources like Warm Spring and Tincup Springs for survival in this arid environment.
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1915 · Christmas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Christmas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · San Carlos Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1964 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Bucket Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · San Carlos
USGS Topo · 1:24,000