The Sierrita Mountains define the high ground of this Pima County landscape, where elevation shifts across prominent summits like Red Boy Peak and Ritchey Peak. This desert terrain is etched by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Tascuela Wash and the expansive Escondido Wash. Land use in the early 21st century is evidenced by a series of ranching-related water features such as Black Hawk Tank, Kidoo Tank, and the Champurrado Wash Tank. These tanks and ponds are vital landmarks for navigating the arid basins between the Batamote Hills and the Tinaja Hills. Transport across the region is facilitated by local connectors such as San Juan Ranch Rd and Batamote Rd, which provide access through the canyons and foothills that characterize this southwestern Arizona environment.
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1920 · Arivaca
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1925 · Samaniego Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Twin Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Tubac
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Palo Alto Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Twin Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Arivaca
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Arivaca
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Palo Alto Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Tubac
USGS Topo · 1:62,500