2011 Map of Sentinel NE

About this map

Tartron anchors the southwestern corner of this desert landscape, situated along a critical transportation corridor in Maricopa County. This portion of the Sonoran Desert is defined by an intricate network of dry washes that drain the surrounding basin, showing the natural hydrologic patterns of the region. To the northeast, the foothills of the Painted Rock Mountains rise from the valley floor, providing a stark topographical contrast to the relatively level plains that dominate the quadrangle. The map documents the infrastructure and land use of the early twenty-first century, specifically illustrating the primary road network that serves as a lifeline for this isolated settlement. For those studying the evolution of desert transit and human adaptation to arid environments, the relationship between the small outpost at Tartron and the local mountain ranges offers clear insight into the geography of southwestern Arizona.