2018 Map of Christmas Pass

About this map

Christmas Pass serves as a critical point of navigation through the arid reaches of Yuma County, marking a natural corridor between the high ridges of the Cabeza Prieta Mountains and the Drift Hills. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape where water management is essential for survival, indicated by the presence of isolated catchments such as North Pinta Tank and Senita Tank. The terrain transitions from the jagged peaks of the Sierra Pinta down toward the wide expanse of the Tule Desert. Ephemeral drainage systems, including Mohawk Wash and Smoke Tree Wash, carve through the basin floor, illustrating the geological processes that shape this corner of the desert. The map provides an essential view of the Public Land Survey System grid across these remote townships, detailing the precise topographic relief and the few improved routes that cross this sparsely populated region.