2011 Map of Horseshoe Dam

About this map

Horseshoe Dam stands as the central engineering feature of this Arizona landscape, managing the flow of the Verde River as it passes from Horseshoe Reservoir toward the northern reaches of Bartlett Reservoir. This 2011 survey documents the infrastructure of the Salt River Project Housing Area and the K A Ranch along the river banks. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Saint Clair Mountain and Saint Clair Peak to the broad expanses of Mesquite Flat. Water remains the primary narrative of this region, evidenced by the numerous named water sources such as J M Spring, Cholla Spring, and the seasonally active Indian Spring Wash. The presence of the Sears Trailhead indicates the area's role in modern recreational land use within the larger river corridor.