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2018 Map of Smurr

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Smurr
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Gila Bend and the small settlement of Smurr occupy this arid landscape in the Sonoran Desert, where the management of water is central to the area's development. The Gila River flows across the northern edge of the sheet, supported by a network of irrigation infrastructure including the Gila Bend Canal, Citrus Ditch, and several laterals such as Lateral A and Lateral D. This intricate system of waterways stands in contrast to the natural drainages of the Sauceda Wash and the prominent terrain at Point of Rocks.

To the south, Williams Auxiliary Airfield 6 represents the region's mid-century aviation history, while a grid of local roads like Watermelon Rd and Citrus Valley Rd defines the agricultural parcels. The map provides a clear view of how irrigation transformed this part of Maricopa County, enabling cultivation along the river corridor while the surrounding desert remains defined by its natural washes and rugged landmarks.