2014 Map of Arivaca

About this map

Arivaca serves as the central hub of this desert landscape, where the seasonal waters of Arivaca Cr and Amigo Wash meet. The settlement is surrounded by a network of ranching and nature routes, including the Arivaca Cienega Nature Trail and the Mustang Trail, which wind through the foothills of the Las Guijas Mountains to the north and the San Luis Mountains to the west. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the northern reaches of the Coronado National Forest, where the terrain rises sharply toward Fraguita Peak and the Cobre Ridge. This area transitions from flat desert washes like Oro Blanco Wash to steep-walled features such as McCafferty Canyon and Chimney Canyon. Important water sources for the region's ranching history are scattered throughout, represented by numerous tanks and springs like Stopes Tank, Caviglia Tank, and Watergate Spring, culminating at Arivaca Lake in the southeast.