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2018 Map of North Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Gila River cuts through this Pinal County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for movement and settlement. Small outposts like Price and Cochran are situated along its banks, connected by the rugged paths of E Price Rd and Cochran Rd. The topography is defined by prominent igneous formations, most notably North Butte and South Butte, with the unique profile of Double Peaks rising between them.

A network of drainage systems, including Donnelly Wash, Box O Wash, and Chyita Wash, reveals the complex hydrology of the high desert. To the north, the sharp relief of Box Canyon and Martinez Canyon indicates a deeply eroded environment. Modern recreation is represented by the Arizona National Scenic Trail, which traverses the northeastern portion of the sheet near the river bend. This survey documents the intersection of ancient geology and contemporary land use in a region characterized by its stark verticality.