Vekol Valley defines the lower reaches of this desert landscape where seasonal drainage systems converge. The map documents a transition from the rugged topography of the Booth Hills and Haley Hills into the flatter basins of Hidden Valley. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of Poverty Flat Tank and the braided paths of Waterman Wash and Vekol Wash. Settlement patterns are marked by a rectilinear grid of local roads extending into the valley floor, alongside the specialized infrastructure of the G.M. Ranch Airport. Notable landforms such as Papago Butte anchor the northern boundary, while the shared border between Maricopa County and Pinal County bisects the survey area, showing how modern political boundaries cut across the natural terrain.
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1913 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Antelope Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Antelope Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Estrella
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Enid
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000