2011 Map of Woolsey Peak

About this map

Woolsey Peak and the high desert terrain of Maricopa County define this corner of Arizona, where the land is carved by an intricate network of drainage systems. At the center of the local hydrology is Woolsey Wash, which snakes across the landscape toward the life-sustaining Woolsey Spring. The map documents a sparsely settled region, highlighting the remote settlement of Harqua in the northwest. Prominent peaks and buttes serve as the primary landmarks for navigation, including the massive Signal Mountain and Webb Mountain. Small-scale water management is evident at Jagow Tank, a vital feature in this arid environment. The arrangement of these natural features and limited human improvements illustrates the enduring character of the Sonoran desert during the early twenty-first century.