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2011 Map of Mobile NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Rainbow Valley serves as the primary focal point of this arid landscape in the Sonoran Desert. The drainage of Waterman Wash meanders northwest through the terrain, defining the natural flow of the area alongside man-made water catchments such as West Tank, Youngker Tank, and Don Tank. These small reservoirs reflect the necessity of water management in an environment shaped by seasonal washes and significant road developments.

The rectilinear grid of the valley's expansion is clearly visible through a dense network of thoroughfares, including Baseline Rd, W Hunt Hwy, and W Komatke Rd. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of traditional desert resource points with modern transportation corridors like S Rainbow Valley Rd, providing a detailed view of the rural-to-suburban transition within Maricopa County.