2011 Map of Midway NW

About this map

Midway Wash is the defining hydrological feature of this desert landscape in western Maricopa County. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of braided ephemeral channels and alluvial fans that converge into the primary wash, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Arizona desert. While the map is sparse in named settlements, it reveals a deliberate grid of local roads and unimproved tracks in the southeastern corner, signaling contemporary land divisions or desert development within the Midway Wash drainage area. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the quiet geometry of this arid region during the early 2010s, showing the intersection of natural watercourses and man-made infrastructure.