The Gila River and its intricate network of ephemeral washes define this landscape along the border of Maricopa and Pinal Counties. At this point in the early 21st century, the map reveals a desert environment deeply connected to local history and irrigation efforts, featuring the Hoover Ditch and Santa Cruz Ditch. Notable geographic landmarks like Pima Butte rise above the surrounding terrain, while the confluence of Vekol Wash, Santa Cruz Wash, and Santa Rosa Wash illustrates the natural drainage patterns of the region.
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1912 · Phoenix
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Gila Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Phoenix
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Gila Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Maricopa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Sacaton Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000