2018 Map of Laveen

About this map

Maricopa Village and Maricopa Colony anchor the western reaches of this 2018 survey, where the suburban grid of Phoenix meets the agricultural and desert lands of the Gila River Valley. The landscape is defined by its complex irrigation network, including the Co-op Ditch, Western Canal, and Highline Canal, which have long supported settlements like Co-op Village and St. Johns. To the east and south, the terrain rises sharply into the Ma Ha Tuak Range and the South Mountains, while the Sierra Estrella dominates the southwestern corner. This map illustrates the intersection of modern residential expansion with traditional land use, notably around the Saint Johns Mission and the community of Komatke, providing a clear record of these long-standing desert communities and their relationship to the seasonal Gila River.