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1981 Map of Batamote Hills

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Batamote Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Sierrita Mountains and the Batamote Hills dominate this arid landscape, where the distribution of water sources reveals the vital infrastructure of desert ranching and mining. A network of man-made and natural catchments, such as Black Hawk Tank, Tios Tank, and Mesquite Tanks, are scattered across the terrain to support livestock, while deeper subterranean access is found at Lobo Well and Adobe House Well. The settlement pattern centers on the Batamote Ranch and the nearby locality of Batamote, connected by the rugged Batamote Road.

Industrial activity is evident at the Blackhawk Mine in the northwest and the substantial Esperanza Pit along the eastern edge, where a massive Mine Dump marks the scale of earth-moving operations. Beyond the industry, quiet local landmarks like a lone Grave near Lobo Peak and prominent summits including Ritchey Peak and Red Boy Peak provide essential navigation points in this remote corner of Pima County.