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1990 Map of Courthouse Well

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Courthouse Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Harquahala Plain defines the landscape of this 1990 survey, showing the agricultural and water-management infrastructure of western Arizona at the end of the century. The Granite Reef Aqueduct cuts a prominent east-west path across the northern half of the map, supported by several Pumping Sta installations and a large Transmission Line. This artificial waterway contrasts with the natural drainage of Centennial Wash which meanders through the southern portion of the sheet.

Local development is concentrated near the aqueduct and major transit routes, including a Trailer Park and a Landing Strip. Water security in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of several reservoirs, such as Headquarter Tank, Mesquite Tank, and Eagletail Tank. The map also documents resource extraction through numerous Borrow Pit and Gravel Pit locations, while a solitary Corral indicates continued ranching activity in the desert.