1971 Map of Stewart Mtn.

About this map

Saguaro Lake and the Salt River dominate this 1971 orthophotoquad, which uses aerial photography to capture the arid landscape of Maricopa County. The imagery provides a clear view of the winding river corridor as it cuts through the desert terrain, bounded by distinctive elevations such as Stewart Mtn to the north and Lone Mtn in the south. Because this is a photogrammetric mosaic rather than a traditional line-drawn topographic map, the view preserves the actual vegetation patterns and geological textures of the Salt River Valley during the early 1970s. This specialized format highlights the stark contrast between the reservoir waters and the surrounding desert peaks, offering a raw photographic record of the region before significant modern development altered the shoreline and nearby lands.