2011 Map of Gadsden

About this map

Gadsden and the surrounding agricultural tracts of the Yuma Valley are the focus of this 2011 survey of the Arizona-Baja California Norte borderlands. The landscape is defined by a dense grid of irrigation infrastructure, including the Southwest Lateral, which supports the region's intensive farming operations. A small residential cluster centers on the Gadsden Post Office, while McDaniel Field and the Somerton Siding railroad point indicate the area's role as a logistical hub for moving produce. The map also includes a label for the Gadsden Purchase, referencing the historical 1854 land acquisition that shaped the current international boundary. This modern topographic view shows how the desert environment has been transformed into a productive horticultural zone through an intricate network of canals and numbered county roads.