The Sand Tank Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Maricopa County, defining a region characterized by dramatic elevation changes and ephemeral watercourses. This interior portion of the Sonoran desert landscape is marked by prominent peaks such as Javelina Mtn in the northeast and the distinctively named Squaw Tit along the eastern boundary. Drainage across the alluvial plains is managed by features like Quilotosa Wash, which cuts through the western sections of the terrain. The map provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System grid, including townships t8s r2w, t8s r1w, t9s r2w, and t9s r1w, reflecting how these remote desert lands were formally partitioned for administration despite the lack of permanent settlements or infrastructure.
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1951 · Estrella
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Gila Bend
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Kaka
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Hat Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000