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2018 Map of Dendora Valley

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Dendora Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Gila River meanders through a desert landscape defined by ancient volcanic ranges and seasonal drainages. In this western Maricopa County expanse, the river cuts through the Gila River Canyon between the Gila Bend Mountains and the Painted Rock Mountains. The hydrology of the region is characterized by significant washes such as Yellow Medicine Wash, Fourth of July Wash, and Woolsey Wash, all draining toward the riverbed.

Modern infrastructure in the Dendora Valley is sparse, consisting primarily of utility roads like Poco Dinero Rd and Painted Rock Dam Rd. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the Painted Rock Reservoir, which creates a distinct wetland environment in contrast to the surrounding arid terrain. Local landmarks such as Rocky Point serve as navigational anchors in a region where historical land use is marked by section lines and vast open ranching or conservation areas.