2018 Map of Gillespie

About this map

Gillespie and the remote outpost of Crag anchor this desert landscape in western Maricopa County. The terrain is defined by the significant broad drainage of Centennial Wash and the prominent elevations of the Yellow Medicine Hills and Black Butte. Transportation history is clearly etched into the valley floor, where the W Southern Pacific Trl parallels the historic route of Agua Caliente Rd, tracing the path of early rail and road travel through the arid interior. The map illustrates a sparse settlement pattern dominated by section lines and desert washes like Winters Wash, where the industrial and transit footprint of Mullens Cut stands out against the natural topography. This document provides a clear view of the infrastructure and land divisions near the bend of the Gila River country in the modern era.