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2004 Map of Mormon Flat Dam

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Mormon Flat Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

The Mormon Flat Dam and the impounded waters of Saguaro Lake define this central Arizona landscape within the Tonto National Forest. This 2004 revision, based on earlier surveys and imagery, details a rugged topography where the Salt River is managed for power and water, evidenced by the Salt River Project Housing located near the dam structure. The legendary Apache Trail winds through the canyons, connecting the small settlement at Tortilla Flat to the surrounding wilderness areas.

Contrasting the engineered control of the river are the expansive protected lands of the Superstition Wilderness and Four Peaks Wilderness. These areas preserve iconic landmarks like Weavers Needle and the Goldfield Mountains. Recreational development is concentrated along the shorelines, with the Palo Verde Boat Launch and Canyon Lake Marina serving as gateways to the water in an otherwise arid terrain characterized by seasonal drainages like Cottonwood Creek and Boulder Creek.