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2021 Map of Forepaugh Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Forepaugh Peak and Sevenmile Peak anchor this desert landscape in northwestern Maricopa County. The small settlement of Forepaugh sits at a crossroads where Forpaugh Rd and W Cattle Drive Rd meet, reflecting a rural infrastructure built around ranching and land management. The grid-like agricultural development in the western sections, featuring W Hector Rd and W Centennial Cir, contrasts sharply with the untamed terrain to the east.

Water management is central to life here, evidenced by several strategically placed water sources including Joonette Tank, Hultman Tank, and Forepaugh Tank. These tanks, along with Grass Wash, indicate the vital necessity of capturing seasonal moisture in an arid environment dominated by prominent elevations like Campbell Hill. The network of access roads, such as the State Trust Land Access Rd, highlights the area's continued use for grazing and land monitoring.