2011 Map of Magma

About this map

Queen Creek meanders across the northern portion of this arid landscape, setting the stage for a region defined by its wide washes and evolving residential grid. The settlement of Magma and the Ellsworth Ranch anchor the local geography, with the latter positioned near the banks of Cottonwood Creek. The map reveals a transition from traditional ranching lands to more formal subdivisions, as seen in the expanding road networks south of E Skyline Dr. Several large drainage features, including Magma Wash, cut through the terrain, illustrating the natural water management systems of the Pinal County desert. This 2011 survey documents a specific moment of development where thoroughfares like N Attaway Rd and E Magma Rd connect emerging neighborhoods with the surrounding agricultural and ranching history of the area.