2014 Map of Cortez Peak NW

About this map

Harquahala Plain dominates this landscape in western Maricopa County, characterized by its wide, flat expanses and the seasonal drainage of Centennial Wash. The area is organized by a precise grid of roads that define the agricultural and residential potential of the desert valley, including W Courthouse Rd and the long north-south corridor of S Harquahala Valley Rd. The Eagletail Ranch Airport provides a focal point for local aviation near the western edge of the plain. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by features like Allison Tank, while the naming of thoroughfares such as W Centenial Rd and W Baseline Rd reflects the systematic surveying of the Arizona territory. This 2014 survey documents the modern layout of rural infrastructure before further desert development or changes in land use.