2011 Map of Hat Mountain SW

About this map

The Sauceda Mountains define the high ground of this Maricopa County landscape, where desert topography is carved by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems. The most prominent of these is Midway Wash, which snakes across the central and western portions of the quadrangle. In this arid environment, water management is represented by Javelina Tank in the north, a vital point for land use in a region primarily shaped by natural terrain rather than dense settlement. This 2011 survey illustrates the intersection of natural desert features and the essential water-retention structures required for life and livestock in the Arizona backcountry.