Loading map...

2011 Map of Flatiron Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Flatiron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Flatiron Mountain stands as the central topographic landmark in this arid landscape west of Phoenix, where seasonal drainage systems define the movement of water and the layout of early infrastructure. The map illustrates a network of ephemeral watercourses, including Fourmile Wash, Phillips Wash, and the extensive Jackrabbit Wash, which carve through the desert floor. These natural features are interspersed with isolated water points such as Jones Tank and South Tank, essential markers for land management in this dry environment.

Transportation patterns are dominated by Wickenburg Rd, which cuts diagonally across the terrain, while a rigid grid of planned roads begins to encroach from the south. This transition from open desert to structured development is evident in the alignment of W Cambelback Rd and W Campbell Ave, alongside numerous numbered avenues like N 335th Ave. The juxtaposition of these surveyed residential boundaries against the rugged profile of the mountain reflects the shifting character of the Maricopa County outskirts.