2014 Map of Mobile NW

About this map

Rainbow Valley characterizes this arid portion of Buckeye, where the landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Waterman Wash and the surrounding desert peaks. In 2014, the area remained largely undeveloped, with a rigid grid of unpaved and primitive roads like W Baseline Rd and W Riggs Rd hinting at future residential expansion. The map details a cattle-ranching or wildlife-support infrastructure through various water collection points, including West Tank, Youngker Tank, and Don Tank. This survey provides a clear view of the topographical transition from the valley floor to the rugged heights accessed by routes such as Blm-8000, serving as a foundational record of the Sonoran Desert's fringe before it was transformed by the westward growth of the Phoenix metropolitan area.