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2021 Map of Burro Gap

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Burro Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sauceda Mountains and the Batamote Mountains anchor this arid landscape in Pima County, Arizona. The terrain is defined by the convergence of prominent peaks and broad, low-lying drainage basins, most notably the Pozo Redondo Valley and the Valley of the Ajo. These basins serve as natural conduits for seasonal water flow through Tenmile Wash and Sikort-Chuapo Wash, which trace the low points between the volcanic ranges.

Burro Gap provides a distinct passage through the rising elevations, where the Pipeline Rd cuts across the desert floor. This infrastructure follows the natural topography, linking the wide valleys while skirting the Sikort Chuapo Mountains. The arrangement of these features reflects the traditional movement patterns in the Sonoran Desert, where travel routes are dictated by the gaps between high ranges and the paths of dry washes.