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2021 Map of Growler

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Growler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Gila River meanders across this arid landscape, defining the character of the southern Mohawk Valley. The terrain transitions from the low-lying valley floor to the rising slopes of the Mohawk Mountains in the southeast and the isolated landmark of Signal Butte to the northwest. This topography creates a stark contrast between the natural watercourse and the geometric precision of the desert's agricultural grid.

Rural development is concentrated near the settlements of Growler and Norton, where a network of section-line roads like S Ave 48 E and E Co 1st St service the territory. Infrastructure such as Canal Rd indicates the vital role of water management in supporting these desert outposts. This survey provides a precise look at the land use and accessibility of this Yuma County region during the early twenty-first century.