Piato Vaya sits at the center of this desert landscape, where the seasonal drainages of Pisinimo Wash and Hali Murk Wash define the local topography. This 2011 survey illustrates the rural connectivity of the region, anchored by the passage of Indian Rte 28 through the elevated terrain. The map provides a detailed view of the surrounding peaks, including the prominent Ben Nevis Mountain and Black Butte, alongside the rugged elevations of the Quijotoa Mountains. The settlement pattern is centered around the Piato Vaya Pass, reflecting how natural landforms like Ka Kotk and South Mountain continue to shape movement and habitation in this part of Pima County.
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1953 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Sonoyta
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 · Kom Vo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Gu Oidak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Quijotoa Mts
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Pisinimo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500