2018 Map of Fortuna

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The Gila River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, anchoring the South Gila Valley and the settlement of Buckshot. This arid region exhibits a transition from the agricultural lowlands near the river and the S Gila Valley Main Canal to the residential expansion of the Fortuna Foothills and Yuma Mesa. The presence of the Gila Mountains to the east and the Yuma Desert to the south highlights the stark topographical contrasts of the area. Significant infrastructure like the Gila Gravity Canal Bank Rd and the Fortuna Wash illustrate the complex water management systems essential for the survival and growth of the Fortuna and Blaisdell communities. This survey documents the intersection of natural desert terrain and the suburban infrastructure extending east from Yuma.