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2021 Map of Florence Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Queen Valley and its surrounding desert foothills represent a pocket of modern settlement amidst the sharp topography of Pinal County. This 2021 study shows the organized residential street grid of the valley south of Whitlow Canyon, contrasting with the more dispersed mining-inflected sites like Gold Camp and Smelter Town to the east. The landscape is defined by its water management, evidenced by numerous tanks such as Whitlow Tank and Junction Tank that supported cattle and local industry in an arid environment.

To the north and east, the Tonto National Forest protects high-elevation landmarks like Elephant Butte and Peacock Canyon. Significant transport arteries converge at Florence Junction, while the ephemeral Queen Creek drainage carves through the southern half of the quadrangle. The map also records the exact positioning of Comet Peak and Dromedary Peak, providing a clear view of the transition from the valley floor to the prominent peaks that dominate the horizon.