2018 Map of Gila Butte

About this map

The Gila River corridor south of Chandler reveals a stark contrast between rapidly expanding desert suburbs and the long-established agricultural communities of the Gila River Indian Community. To the north, the gridded residential developments of Ocotillo and Sun Lakes push against the Maricopa and Pinal county line, marked by landmarks like the Valley of the Sun Cem. Crossing into the southern half of the map, the landscape shifts to the open terrain surrounding the prominent Gila Butte. This area is defined by a network of traditional settlements including Stotonic Village, Lower Santan Village, and Sweet Water Village. Local infrastructure like the Levee Rd and Santan Baptist Church Rd connects these rural hubs, while the diagonal path of the Hunt Hwy serves as a primary transit artery between the developing northern suburbs and the tribal lands to the south.