2011 Map of Theba

About this map

Theba and the surrounding agricultural lands of Maricopa County are defined by a strictly organized grid of roads and irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is bisected by a major transportation corridor, where the Theba Interchange and Painted Rock Interchange facilitate movement between the local farming operations and the broader region. This 2011 survey highlights the concentrated settlement patterns at Piedra and the industrial-scale agricultural footprint of the Gila River Ranch, which is supported by its own private aviation facility, the Paloma Ranch Airport. The northern portion of the quadrangle shows a distinct transition in land use, marked by Sisson RD and the drainage patterns leading toward the nearby dam area. The network of local thoroughfares, including Watermelon Rd and S Painted Rock Dam Rd, reflects a landscape engineered for modern high-yield desert farming and transit efficiency.