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2011 Map of San Jose

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gila Valley agriculture and the sprawling water management systems of Graham County define this topographic study. The Gila River flows westward, supported by irrigation infrastructure like the Fourness Canal and protective works such as the Judy Wash Retarding Dam and Sam Simon Barrier Structure Dam. Small settlements and family-named landmarks are clustered along the river corridor, including Buena Vista, San Jose, and the tiny community of Gripe.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the area's burial grounds, with the San Jose Cemetery, Sanchez Cemetery, and Solomonsville Cemetery all clearly marked. The map traces the transition from the irrigated valley floor to the surrounding desert terrain, marked by Earven Flat and numerous desert washes. Transportation routes like Old US Hwy 70 and Dos Condado Station highlight the historical transit patterns through the San Simon Valley toward Solomon.