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2021 Map of Flatiron Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Flatiron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Flatiron Mtn rises from the Tonopah Desert, anchoring a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and essential water management systems. To the north, the Belmont Mountains overlook the Hassayampa Plain, where the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct cuts a distinct path across the desert floor. This engineering feat signifies the complex irrigation and water delivery requirements of Maricopa County, contrasting with the natural drainage patterns of Star Wash and Jackrabbit Wash.

The southwestern corner of the quadrangle shows the expansion of rural residential development near Buckeye, with a gridded network of streets including W Camelback Rd and N 355th Ave. The intersection of modern transit and ancient geography is evident where Aguila Rd traverses the arid terrain, crossing numerous ephemeral waterways such as Phillips Wash and Fourmile Wash that descend from the surrounding peaks.