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1971 Map of Sawik Mountain, 1972 Print
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1971 Map of Sawik Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

McDowell Mts dominate the northern landscape of this 1971 orthophotomosaic, where rugged peaks give way to a dramatic alluvial fan that spreads toward the valley floor. This unique photographic record captures the stark transition from the mountain terrain to the burgeoning agricultural and irrigation infrastructure of Maricopa County. The Arizona Canal cuts a definitive line across the lower third of the map, serving as the primary lifeline for the gridded fields and orchards that appear in the southwest. Between the peaks and the canal, the landscape is defined by complex drainage patterns and the isolated rise of Sawik Mtn. The aerial photography provides a rare view of the land's texture before widespread residential development, highlighting the critical relationship between the desert topography and the water management systems that enabled the region's mid-century growth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain