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2011 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Yellow Medicine Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sundad sits along the western edge of this desert landscape, characterized by the complex drainage networks of the Gila Bend Mountains. This 2011 survey illustrates the arid geography of Maricopa County, where water management is defined by features like Yellow Medicine Tank. The terrain is dominated by prominent volcanic and erosional landmarks, including the distinct profiles of Montezuma Head and Face Mountain to the south.

Ephemeral watercourses, such as Yellow Medicine Wash and Loudermilk Wash, carve intricate patterns across the valley floor, dictated by the presence of Yellow Medicine Butte. The map provides a precise look at the isolation and physical structure of this part of the Arizona desert, capturing a period when the infrastructure of Sundad remained a primary point of human reference in an otherwise sparsely settled environment.