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2018 Map of Mormon Flat Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mormon Flat Dam anchors this part of the Tonto National Forest, where the managed waters of the Salt River widen into Canyon Lake. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape of high desert canyons and dramatic verticality, defined by prominent landmarks like Ittindi Rock, Satchin Cliff, and Whirlpool Rock. The topography is dominated by the Goldfield Mountains to the west and the sharp relief of Battleship Mtn and Geronimo Head to the southeast.

Civilian activity centers on the small settlement of Tortilla Flat, a historic stop along the Apache Trl. This winding route, once a precarious canyon road, connects the various recreation sites and technical infrastructure of the dam. The mapping of Hackberry Mesa and Apache Gap illustrates the intersection of mid-century water management with the ancient geological forms of the Arizona backcountry.