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1996 Map of Greene Reservoir

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Greene Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Sawtooth Mountains dominate the western horizon of this desert landscape, where the jagged heights of Wildcat Peak and Indian Head overlook a complex network of water management features. This 1996 survey illustrates the agricultural engineering required in the arid Aguirre Valley, centered around the Greene Reservoir Dam (Site) and the Greene Canal. The area is characterized by scattered infrastructure like the Corral Well and Porvenir Tank, essential for sustaining life and livestock in the Pinal County backcountry.

A significant portion of the terrain is protected within the Ironwood Forest National Monument, preserving a landscape marked by numerous Prospect sites and borrow pits. The transition from the rugged mountain slopes to the flat valley floor is defined by the Greene Wash and arterial routes such as Sunland Gin Road. Notable for researchers, the map also identifies the small settlement area of Laguna and several landing strips, reflecting the remote yet managed nature of this Arizona desert region.