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1979 Map of Aguirre Peak

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Aguirre Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Chutum Vaya sits at the junction of the desert floor and the rising slopes of the Baboquivari Mountains on the Papago Indian Reservation. This landscape is defined by the ephemeral flow of the Chutum Vaya Wash and Coyote Wash, where water management was critical to survival. The map documents several important cultural locations, including Kuit Vaya (Site) and Chui Vaya (Site), as well as a small Cem tucked near the wash.

Rising to the east, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with prominent landmarks like Aguirre Peak and Lalo Peak. The presence of a Jeep Trail and various named wells such as Charlo Juan Well and Bear Well reflect the sparse infrastructure of the late 1970s. For researchers, the map provides a look at the traditional place names and land use patterns within the reservation boundaries prior to more modern developments.