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1964 Map of New River SE

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of New River SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Apache Peak and the high points of Gunsight dominate the northeast corner of this arid landscape, where the northern reaches of Paradise Valley begin to transition into the upland ranges. This 1964 field-checked survey reveals an environment defined by seasonal water management, illustrated by an extensive network of stock tanks and wells. Water sources such as Bentley Well, East Joy Well, and Apache Spr indicate the area's importance for cattle ranching before suburban expansion reached this part of Maricopa County.

Drainage systems like New River, Apache Wash, and Skunk Creek carve through the terrain, while the Union Hills rise to the south. Human activity is sparse but specific, marked by a Gaging Sta and a Gravel Pit, alongside several named tanks like Bronco Tank and Purcell Tank. The map also traces a Jeep Trail winding through the northern peaks, offering a look at the primitive transit routes used to navigate this corner of the Sonoran Desert.