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1990 Map of Chico Shunie

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Chico Shunie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge dominates this desert landscape, where the Chico Shunie Hills and the Little Ajo Mountains rise from the arid floor. In the northern reaches, the Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range marks a significant military presence, restricted for defense operations. The map details a landscape defined by vital water sources in an otherwise dry environment, including Little Tule Well, Valentine Well, and the Adobe Windmill.

Evidence of local history and industry is found at the San Antonio Mine and the structural remains at The Adobe. Several prominent peaks, such as Cardigan Peak, Camelback Mountain, and Ajo Peak, serve as distinctive landmarks. To the southeast, the John the Baptist Mountains frame the religious and historical interest of the John the Baptist (Site). Drainage patterns are clearly delineated by the Chico Shunie Arroyo and Daniels Arroyo, which cut through the basin floors between the rocky ranges.