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1986 Map of Hat Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Hat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sauceda Mountains dominate this arid landscape, rising sharply from the desert floor into the high-elevation peak of Hat Mountain. Much of this territory is defined by the Luke Air Force Range, a significant military training installation that oversees the remote terrain. The presence of several structures, including an Observation Tower and a Hellipad Observation Tower, indicates the specialized utility of this land for aerial observation and range management during the mid-1980s.

Drainage through the area is primarily handled by the Quilotosa Wash, which cuts across the northeast corner, while landmarks such as Black Butte provide clear navigational markers amidst the complex topography. The map illustrates a space where natural geological formations meet modern military infrastructure, capturing a specific moment in the operational history of this Maricopa County expanse.