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2018 Map of Duncan

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Duncan
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 winds through this arid borderland, where the irrigation network of the Sunset Canal, New Model Canal, and Valley Canal supports the agricultural pockets around Duncan and Franklin. This area, straddling the state line near Virden, is defined by a landscape of rugged canyons and broad mesas. To the north, Hunter Flat and Blackfield Canyon dominate the topography, while Pearson Mesa occupies the southern reaches near the New Mexico boundary.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Duncan Valley Cem and trace the paths of old routes like the Old Virden Rd and Old Clifton Hwy. The map provides a clear look at the proximity of these settlements to the river and the complex drainage systems of Rainville Wash and Burro Wash. The interplay of modern road names and older geographic landmarks like Carlisle Canyon offers a detailed picture of the region's rural development and natural boundaries.