2011 Map of Agua Dulce Mountains

About this map

The Agua Dulce Mountains dominate this Pima County landscape, a region defined by arid landforms and essential water catchments. Human activity in this desert environment is marked by scattered watering points like Antelope Tank, Bassarisc Tank, and the significant Agua Dulce Spring. These features, along with the drainage of San Cristobal Wash, indicate the critical role of water management for transit and ranching through the Sonoran terrain. The map details several natural corridors through the peaks, including Cholla Pass and Agua Dulce Pass, which navigate the space between the mountains and the broad, high-desert expanse of Chinaman Flat. Elevations rise sharply at Sheep Mountain, providing clear geographic orientation within a sparse but navigable wilderness where every named spring and pass served a strategic purpose for travelers.