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2014 Map of Gladden

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Gladden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The settlement of Gladden occupies a central position along the Us-60 corridor, situated where the arid plains of McMullen Valley meet the rising foothills of the Harquahala Mountains. This 2014 survey documents a landscape defined by its ranching infrastructure and vast drainage systems. Water management is critical in this high-desert environment, evidenced by livestock watering points like Sunset Tank and Dushey Tank.

Transport and land use follow the terrain, with Urea Ranch Rd and Dike Rd providing access across the boundary between Maricopa County and La Paz County. To the east, the map captures the transition into Aguila Valley, while the southeastern corner is dominated by the steep relief of Dushey Canyon, illustrating the contrast between the flat valley floors and the complex topography of the mountain range.