Bates Well serves as a primary reference point in this arid reach of Pima County, situated at the southern end of Growler Canyon. The landscape is defined by the drainage networks of Growler Wash, Cherioni Wash, and Cuerda de Lena, which illustrate the natural water flow through this Sonoran Desert environment. Much of the territory falls within the protected boundaries of Organ Pipe Cactus Natl Monument, where topography is dominated by Scarface Mountain and Lime Hill. The lone arterial connection, Bates Well Rd, threads through Growler Pass, providing a window into the remote logistical challenges and natural barriers that have historically shaped travel and ranching in this borderland region.
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1932 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Kino Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1964 · Growler Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500