2014 Map of Laveen

About this map

The Gila River forms a central axis through this landscape, marking the transition between the agricultural valley and the rising peaks of the South Mountains and Sierra Estrella. This 2014 survey documents a network of established communities and indigenous settlements, including Maricopa Village, Maricopa Colony, and Komatke. The region's reliance on managed water is evident in the presence of the Hoover Ditch and Co-Op Ditch, which channel water toward the cultivated fields of Co-op Village. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for the Maricopa Cem and the Co - Op Village Cem, alongside cultural landmarks like the Saint Johns Mission. The convergence of the Santa Cruz Wash with the Gila River near Santa Cruz illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have long influenced settlement in this part of the Phoenix basin.