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2014 Map of Caponera Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Caponera Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The United States-Mexico border defines the southern reach of this Pima County landscape, where the high ridges of the Baboquivari Mountains meet the desert floor. In this arid environment, human activity and survival are tied to the collection of water, evidenced by a network of named sites such as Coyote Tank, Saguaro Tank, and Antonio Tank scattered across the district. Small settlements like Kom Kug, Sapano Vaya, and Newfield are positioned along the lower elevations, while Buenos Aires sits near the international line.

Transportation through the difficult terrain is limited, primarily following the route of Bia-19 or navigating natural gaps like Coyote Pass. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by significant relief, including the summit of Caponera Peak and the rugged Pozo Verde Mountains. Drainage patterns are carved by seasonal features such as Coyote Wash and Los Encinos Wash, which channel water toward the southern canyons.