Phoenix, I-17 and Pioneer Road, Area to be Subdivided Within the Year, Looking South 2000

"Phoenix, I-17 and Pioneer Road, Area to be Subdivided Within the Year, Looking South" (2000) is a black and white photograph by American photographer Allen Dutton, known for documenting the transformation of the Arizona landscape. This image captures a barren desert scene, showcasing the stark beauty of the Sonoran Desert. The highway cuts through the landscape, a stark symbol of human encroachment on a natural environment that is soon to be further developed. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rapid urbanization of the American West.