2018 Map of Fourth of July Butte

About this map

Harquahala Plain dominates this arid landscape, where the seasonal drainage of Centennial Wash cuts through the desert floor. The topography is defined by the prominent volcanic profile of Fourth of July Butte in the west and the high point of Dixie Peak to the south. A network of rural roads such as Aqua Caliente Rd and Arlington-Clanton Well Rd crisscross the section lines, reflecting the rectilinear surveying of the American West. The presence of W El Paso Natural Gas Rd highlights the modern energy infrastructure traversing these remote corridors. Smaller drainages like Fourth of July Wash and Quail Spring Wash offer a detailed look at the hydrology of Maricopa County, showing how water moves through this part of the Sonoran Desert during infrequent rains.