2014 Map of Hot Rock Mountain

About this map

Tonopah Desert terrain transitions into a structured grid of western Maricopa County roads south of the Belmont Mountains. This 2014 survey documents the industrial and civil infrastructure of the era, notably the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct which cuts diagonally across the landscape. The northern portion of the map is defined by the high relief of the mountains, featuring distinctive geological landmarks such as Belmont Arch and Natural Arch near the namesake Hot Rock Mountain. In the south, the flat desert floor accommodates the Tonopah Airport and a dense network of residential and access roads, including W Bethany Home Rd and W Glendale Ave. This intersection of arid wilderness and planned expansion shows how water management and aviation shaped the contemporary footprint of the region.