2018 Map of Hat Mountain

About this map

Hat Mountain and the surrounding Sauceda Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Maricopa County. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by stark volcanic peaks and ephemeral drainage systems, most notably the wide paths of Sauceda Wash and Quilotosa Wash that cut through the north and east. The map provides a precise look at the arid topography of the Sonoran Desert, where massive geological formations like Black Butte rise sharply from the basin floor. These natural landmarks have long served as navigational aids in a region where water flow is seasonal and infrequent. This edition reflects the land's character at the start of the twenty-first century, showing the intersection of four different township and range boundaries including t9s r5w and t8s r4w.