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2004 Map of Fort McDowell

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

The Verde River serves as the central artery of this Central Arizona landscape, flanked by the residential growth of Rio Verde Estates and Fountain Hills. The river's valley is deeply connected to the indigenous and military history of the region, defined largely by the Fort McDowell Indian Reservation Boundary. Near the banks of the river, the Jones Ditch irrigation system hints at the long-standing agricultural efforts required to sustain life in this arid environment. The map provides a clear distinction between the developed fringes and the protected lands of McDowell Mountain Regional Park and Tonto National Forest. Local history is anchored at Fort McDowell, where the transition from a nineteenth-century military outpost to a tribal community center is physically recorded. Features like Lousley Hill and Asher Hills provide the vertical relief that frames the river basin, while Sycamore Creek and Malpais Canyon mark the complex drainage patterns of the high desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2004
Date Published2007
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain