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2011 Map of North Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of North Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Gila River cuts a prominent path through this arid Pinal County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for movement and settlement. Along its banks, the small communities of Price and Cochran are connected by the aptly named Price Rd, tracing the river's northern bends through the desert. To the north and south, the terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic prominences, including North Butte, South Butte, and the striking Double Peaks.

A network of seasonal drainages, or washes, dictates the local topography, with China Wash, Donnelly Wash, and Box O Wash carving deep paths through the soil toward the main river valley. This 2011 survey captures the remote character of the region, where ranching interests like Donnelly Ranch and natural landmarks such as Martinez Canyon and Box Canyon remain the primary points of reference in an otherwise sparsely populated territory.