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2011 Map of Lone Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Mountains dominate this southern extension of Phoenix, where rugged ridges and desert basins separate urban development from military and recreational sites. High points such as Mount Suappoa and the Ma Ha Tuak Range define the skyline, while the Chinese Wall and Wonder Rift mark distinctive geological formations within Phoenix S Mountain Park. The map documents a diverse mix of land uses, from the residential clusters of La Montana del Sur to specialized facilities like the Phoenix Police Academy and the Phoenix Proving Grounds.

Recreational history is visible through the Heard Scout Pueblo, Camp Sombrero, and several lodges situated along the northern mountain slopes. Lower elevations to the south reveal infrastructure like the Pecos Post Office and the prominent volcanic landmark of Lone Butte. The presence of the Hangar Haciendas Airport and the E Highline Canal Rd further illustrates the complex development of this arid landscape as it transitioned from open desert to a structured metropolitan periphery.