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2011 Map of Safford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Gila Valley serves as the agricultural and residential heart of this region, anchored by the city of Safford. This modern survey reveals the extensive irrigation and water management systems necessary for life in the desert, tracing the Graham Canal and the meandering path of the Gila River. Smaller communities like Hollywood, Lone Star, and Cactus Flat dot the landscape, connected by a grid of local roads and state highways.

Genealogists can identify several local landmarks, including the Safford Cemetery, Lebanon Cemetery, and Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The map also details essential infrastructure like the Safford Post Office, Graham County Fair Ground, and the Solomon Siding along the rail corridor. To the south, Roper Lake and Cook Reservoir provide critical water resources and recreation areas, while the San Simon River converges with the Gila near the settlement of Solomon.