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2011 Map of Laguna Dam

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Laguna Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Laguna Dam controls the flow of the Colorado River at the western edge of this desert landscape, where water engineering is the primary driver of settlement. The map documents the complex irrigation infrastructure of the lower Colorado basin, featuring the All-American Canal, the Gila Main Canal, and the Wellton-Mohawk Canal. These waterways navigate the arid terrain between the Laguna Mountains and the winding course of the Gila River in the south.

Small communities and specialized sites are scattered throughout, including the settlement at Kool Corner and the riverside location of Laguna. Local landmarks such as the Laguna Cemetery and the Laguna Army Airfield provide specific points of interest for genealogists and military historians. Further east, the McPhaul Bridge crosses the Gila River near Kinter, marking an important transit point in a region defined by its peaks, such as Sugarloaf and Boot Peak.