The Cabeza Prieta Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Yuma County, providing a high-relief environment punctuated by isolated water sources. Crucial for navigation and survival in this desert terrain are the Cabeza Prieta Tanks and Halfway Tank, which reflect the historic reliance on seasonal and catchment water in the southwestern corner of Arizona. The topographical layout is defined by dramatic elevation changes from Cabeza Prieta Peak and Tordillo Mtn down into the sheltered A-one Basin. This 2018 survey also documents the drainage patterns through Surprise Canyon and the broad Smoke Tree Wash, illustrating the natural conduits that shape the movement of water and travelers alike through the Cabeza Prieta Pass.
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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
1965 · Cabeza Prieta Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1965 · Tule Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1965 · Isla Pinta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1965 · Sierra Arida
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1967 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000