2018 Map of Childs Mountain

About this map

Childs Mtn dominates this Pima County landscape, serving as a central massif that separates the broad expanse of Childs Valley to the north from the encroaching residential expansion of Ajo to the south. The settlement of Gibson is clearly established along the southern margin, where the residential street grid meets the rugged foothills of the Little Ajo Mountains. This 2018 survey reveals the organized development patterns of the region, specifically how roads like W Snyder Rd and W Rasmussen Rd terminate abruptly at the topographical transition. Hydrological features such as Tenmile Wash in the northeast and Gibson Arroyo in the south define the seasonal drainage patterns typical of this arid environment, while the cadastral boundaries of T11S and T12S provide the legal framework for the land's ongoing use and management.