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2018 Map of Goldfield

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Goldfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Apache Junction serves as the gateway to the high desert, where modern residential development meets the protected wilderness of the Tonto National Forest. The street grid, including E Superstition Blvd and E Southern Ave, pushes against the jagged foothills of the Goldfield Mountains and the Superstition Mountains. The map highlights the settlement of Youngberg near Weekes Wash, situated at the threshold of a landscape defined by deep drainages and volcanic peaks.

Inside the forest boundaries, the terrain becomes a complex network of canyons and mesas. Important water sources like Hackberry Spring and Hieroglyphic Spring are vital markers in this arid environment. Significant landmarks such as The Flatiron and Battleship Mtn dominate the skyline, while specialized trails like the Parking Lot Trail provide access to the rugged interior. The map illustrates the sharp contrast between the expanding urban footprint of the valley and the preserved geological formations of the higher elevations.