2014 Map of Cimarron Peak

About this map

Hickiwan Valley serves as the central geographic feature of this southwestern Arizona landscape, where high desert peaks descend into broad alluvial flats. The topography is dominated by the steep slopes of the Sauceda Mountains in the north and the prominent Cimarron Peak to the east. Modern infrastructure and indigenous settlements share the land, with Emika and Tatai Toak located near the ephemeral drainage of Hickiwan Wash. Transport through this arid corridor relies on several key routes, including the prominent Pipeline Rd and the Bureau of Indian Affairs road Bia-13. The map detail captures the intersection of traditional O'odham settlements and the functional utility corridors that cross the Sonoran desert floor, providing a clear view of the relationship between the rugged height of Roadrunner Mtn and the valley below.