2021 Map of Midway NW

About this map

Midway Wash cuts a prominent path through this arid Maricopa County landscape, illustrating the drainage patterns of the desert southwest. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the complex topography of the Crater Range, where the elevation rises significantly above the surrounding plains. This 2021 survey utilizes data from the National Elevation Dataset and imagery from the National Agriculture Imagery Program to chart a section of Arizona defined more by its physical geography than by human settlement. While the terrain is largely open, the presence of a localized road network in the southeastern corner suggests specific land use or infrastructure in an area otherwise characterized by vast stretches of the Gila River Valley's hinterlands.