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2011 Map of Gila Bend

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gila Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gila Bend serves as a critical desert crossroads in this early 21st-century record, where the transition from irrigated agriculture to the open Sonoran Desert is clearly marked. The settlement pattern is anchored by the historic town center and the nearby San Lucy Village, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Bender Wash and the northern presence of the Gila River.

Transport and military history are central to this area, evidenced by a high density of aviation facilities including Hunts Airport, Gila Bend Municipal Airport, and the expansive Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airport to the south. Local heritage is preserved at the Pioneer Cemetery and Stout Cemetery, which sit alongside a network of older thoroughfares like Old US Hwy 80 and Old State Hwy 85. The map also details community spaces such as Burleson Park and Unity Park, reflecting the town's established residential footprint.