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2018 Map of New River Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tonto National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape north of the Phoenix metropolitan area, characterized by a complex network of canyons, mesas, and peaks. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Elephant Mtn and Skull Mesa, while the southern reaches show the encroaching development of Cave Creek and Scottsdale. The map captures a moment in the region's recreational evolution, documenting contemporary infrastructure like the Cave Creek Cactus Classic Race Loop and the Maricopa Regional Trail.

A reliance on seasonal water sources is evident through numerous named tanks and springs, including Little Grapevine Tank and Maggie May Spring. Historical nomenclature is preserved in features such as Robbers Roost Canyon and Quien Sabe Peak. The drainage patterns of Cave Cr and Cottonwood Cr illustrate the natural corridors that have shaped local travel from early settlement into the modern era.