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2018 Map of Vulture Mine

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Vulture Mine serves as the central landmark for this arid reach of the Sonoran Desert, where mining history meets modern suburban expansion. The northern terrain is defined by the high relief of the Vulture Mountains and Caballeros Peaks, which give way to the broad Hassayampa Plain in the south. A network of ephemeral drainages, including Mill Wash, Jimmie Wash, and Red Cloud Wash, carves through the landscape, indicating the natural flow of water toward the plains.

Modern infrastructure is represented by a growing grid of roads like W Carefree Hwy and Olesen Rd, which contrast with the older, more specialized routes like Vulture Mine Rd. The presence of Garcia Tank and Indian Tank highlights the historical and practical importance of water storage in this environment. To the southeast, the distinct formations of the Indian Buttes rise above the flatlands, providing a clear topographic boundary to the residential developments creeping northward from the valley.