2012 Map of Araz

About this map

The Cargo Muchacho Mountains dominate the northwestern horizon of this arid landscape, where the seasonal drainage of Araz Wash, Picacho Wash, and Bee Wash cuts through the desert floor. In the south, the intricate plumbing of the California desert is on display, anchored by the massive All American Canal and the Pilot Knob Substation. The small settlement of Araz sits near the canal, surrounded by a complex network of irrigation laterals like the Tenino Lateral, Tonto Lateral, and Concow Lateral. These man-made watercourses, including the Yuma Main Canal and Reservation Main Drain, illustrate the transformation of this dry borderland into an engineered agricultural environment. Notable transport routes like Barney Oldfield Rd and Picacho Rd provide access through the open terrain, connecting the mountains to the managed waterways of the Imperial Valley.