2011 Map of Christmas Pass

About this map

Christmas Pass serves as a central topographic landmark in this arid portion of Yuma County, marking a natural corridor between rising landforms. The landscape is defined by the broad expanse of the Tule Desert to the southeast and the undulating terrain of the Drift Hills. Water management in this desert environment is evidenced by the placement of infrastructure like North Pinta Tank and Senita Tank, which provided essential water collection points in a region dominated by ephemeral drainage systems. The intricate network of seasonal waterways, including the extensive Mohawk Wash and Smoke Tree Wash, illustrates the alluvial drainage patterns that shape the local geography. This survey provides a precise look at the land before subsequent environmental shifts, recording the location of remote landmarks critical for desert navigation and resource tracking.