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2011 Map of San Carlos Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The San Carlos Reservoir dominates this landscape, reflecting the controlled water systems of the Gila River valley. To the south, Coolidge Dam Rd provides access through a network of canyons and draws that define the rugged southern shore, including Squaw Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. The terrain rises sharply from the water's edge to prominent peaks like Mount Geronimo and Rockhouse Mountain in the southwest, while Flatiron Mesa overlooks the northern reaches of the reservoir.

Water sources are critical markers in this arid environment, with several named springs such as Wire Corral Spring, Quail Spring, and Evans Spring providing essential points of interest for local history and land use. A sparse network of tribal and local routes, including Indian Rte 583 and Indian Rte 551, connects these remote water features and canyons, illustrating the modern infrastructure overlaid on a traditional landscape.