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1952 Map of Sacaton Butte

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Sacaton Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Gila River Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century survey of the Arizona desert, anchored by the settlement of Casa Blanca. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral Santa Cruz Wash and the Gila River, which provide the hydrological framework for the region's agricultural and transit infrastructure. Evidence of local industry and community life appears in the south at Papago Gin, while the Southern Maricopa Pacific Road traces a vital transportation corridor through the arid terrain.

Notable landmarks like Sacaton Butte rise above the alluvial plain, offering distinct topographical markers for researchers of Pinal County history. Genealogy interests are supported by the location of the Culbertson Mem Cem and another Cemetery, providing specific points of record for early residents. The transition of local utility is also visible, with features such as an abandoned Sewage Disposal facility and a Landing Strip reflecting the evolving physical footprint of the area.