2021 Map of Amado

About this map

The Santa Cruz River valley serves as the central corridor for this part of southern Arizona, where the communities of Amado, Arivaca Junction, and Agua Linda follow the primary transportation route. The landscape is defined by its arid drainage systems, with Old Junction Wash, Sopori Wash, and Las Chivas Wash cutting through the terrain. To the west, the foothills of the Tumacacori Mountains rise sharply, anchored by prominent peaks like Diablo Mtn and Diablito Mtn. Ranching and land management are evident through the numerous water features such as Patterson Tank and Doodlebug Tank, alongside the protected acreage of the Coronado National Forest and Game Management Unit 34A. Vital water sources for local use are marked by several springs, including Diablito Spring, Toros Spring, and Puerto Spring, which reflect the historical importance of water access in this high desert environment.