2014 Map of Lone Butte

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The South Mountains dominate this 2014 survey of the southern reaches of Phoenix, where the urban grid meets a complex of protected peaks. The map reveals the stark transition between developed residential neighborhoods such as La Montana del Sur and the protected mountain parkland featuring the Gila Range, Ma Ha Tuak Range, and the Guadalupe Range. This era of the city's growth is marked by a sophisticated network of canals for water management, including the Western Canal and N Highline Lateral Canal, which border the northern flats. Hikers and local historians can trace the established trail systems of the early 21st century, from the Holbert Trail to the Desert Classic, passing through landmarks like Telegraph Pass and climbing toward Mt Suappoa. To the south, the terrain opens into the Gila River Indian Reservation area, anchored by the isolated prominence of Lone Butte.