1944 Map of Baboquivari Peak

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation encompasses much of this desert landscape, where the Baboquivari Mountains and Quinlan Mountains rise sharply above the basin floor. The map documents a sparsely populated region defined by ranching and small tribal settlements like Sells, Topawa, and Ali Molina. High-altitude landmarks such as Kitt Peak and the prominent Baboquivari Peak dominate the skyline, while the land below is etched with an intricate network of desert washes, including Comobabi Wash and Alambre Wash.