2014 Map of South of Gila Bend

About this map

Quilotosa Wash and Sauceda Wash snake through this arid stretch of Maricopa County, defining the drainage patterns of the Sonoran Desert south of the Gila River. This 2014 survey captures a landscape dominated by braided alluvial channels and desert floor, where the watercourses are ephemeral but crucial to the local topography. To the north, Sand Tank Wash enters the frame, illustrating the network of dry beds that shape the region's geography. The map is organized by the Public Land Survey System, showing sections across Townships 6, 7, and 8 South, which provide a precise grid for researchers and land managers tracking property lines or environmental changes in the open desert. It reflects a modern era of mapping that relies on high-resolution data to document the subtle shifts in this desert environment.