2018 Map of Armenta Well

About this map

Armenta Well serves as a central landmark in this arid landscape, located within the expansive northern reaches of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This high-desert terrain in Pima County is defined by its drainage patterns, most notably the seasonal flow of Kuakatch Wash and Cuerda de Lena, which snake across the alluvial plains. To the northeast, the topography rises into the Gunsight Hills, where Gunsight Wash provides a distinct geographical boundary. The presence of Armenta Well in such a sparse environment highlights the historical and practical importance of water access for ranching and survival in the Sonoran Desert. The landscape is primarily managed by federal agencies, with the Public Land Survey System grids marking out the townships and ranges that overlay this protected natural area.