Surficial geology and geomorphology of Central Sauceda Valley, Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, Maricopa County, Arizona

This report summarizes the surficial geology and geomorphology of the central Sauceda Valley, on the East Tactical Range of the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range (Figure 1). The purpose of these investigations was to describe the general geologic and geomorphic framework for an archaeological survey of the central Sauceda Valley that was conducted for the Air Force by SWCA, Inc, and Arcadis Geraghty and Miller (Lyon, 2000). A 1:24,000-scale map showing the surficial geology of the survey area is included with this report (Plate 1). Interpretation of aerial photographs was done primarily by K. Demsey, with field checking and final mapping by A. Meglioli of Geraghty and Miller, with field assistance from P. Pearthree. Map compilation and final map preparation was done by T. Biggs. (12 pages)