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2018 Map of Montezuma Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Montezuma Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Sierra Estrella mountains dominate this landscape along the border of Maricopa Co and Pinal Co. This 2018 survey captures the dramatic elevation changes of the range, centered on Montezuma Peak and extending to other named summits like Montezuma Sleeping, Butterfly Mtn, and the distinctive Montezumas Head in the south. The western edge of the quadrangle reaches into the community of Goodyear, while the eastern side transitions into the flatter basin near Santa Cruz.

Water management in this arid region is clearly defined by several irrigation and drainage features. The Santa Cruz Ditch and Hoover Ditch trace the northeastern corner, running parallel to the Santa Cruz Wash. A network of local roads, including N Cemetary Rd and Voah Shun Rd, provides access to the desert floor at the base of the mountains, illustrating the intersection of residential expansion and the natural desert barrier.