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2021 Map of Mormon Flat Dam

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mormon Flat Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Canyon Lake and the structural engineering of the Mormon Flat Dam dominate this section of the Salt River corridor within the Tonto National Forest. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes and named geological formations such as Satchin Cliff, Ittindi Rock, and the prominent Battleship Mtn. The historic route of the Apache Trl winds through the southeastern quadrant, connecting the small settlement at Tortilla Flat to the surrounding canyons.

Evidence of water management and local topography is seen in the numerous tanks and springs, including Bagley Tank and Willow Spring. The map documents a complex network of drainages like La Barge Canyon and Tortilla Creek that feed into the reservoir system. This survey provides a clear record of the intersection between early 20th-century infrastructure and the enduring landforms of the Goldfield Mountains.