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1904 Map of Desert Well, 1958 Print
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1904 Map of Desert Well

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Salt River valley southeast of the Salt River Indian Reservation is defined by an emerging network of irrigation and early territorial transit in this 1904 survey. Essential water management systems like the Consolidated Canal and Highland Canal cut through the desert landscape, supporting early outposts like Buchanans Ranch and the community of Higley. The presence of the Desert Well, noted for its specific depth, highlights the critical importance of groundwater for survival and settlement in this arid environment before the expansion of modern infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain