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1996 Map of Chukut Kuk

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Chukut Kuk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its seasonal drainages and high desert valleys as they appeared in the late 1990s. The settlement of Chukut Kuk sits near the head of the Chukut Kuk Wash, positioned where the basin begins to drain southward. To the east, the Tecolote Ranch and a nearby Cemetery provide evidence of localized habitation in the Tecolote Valley.

Surface water is a vital element of this arid terrain, marked by features like Pablos Charco Reservoir and the extensive network of Vamori Wash and Big Wash that carve through the Sells Valley. The network of 4wd tracks suggests a remote infrastructure where transport is dictated by the natural flow of the desert washes. This survey records a specific moment in the land use of the reservation, balancing traditional settlement patterns with modern water management.