2014 Map of Cocoraque Butte

About this map

Roskruge Mountains dominate the western portion of this 2014 survey, providing a sharp topographical contrast to the broad alluvial plains of Avra Valley and Altar Valley. The map details a complex network of ephemeral drainage and water management essential for desert life, centered around the prominent Cocoraque Butte. While Picture Rocks sits in the northeast corner with emerging residential road systems like W Calle Pima, much of the landscape remains defined by ranching and desert infrastructure. A series of named reservoirs and catchments, including Batamote Tank, Cat Tank, and Filtro Tank, are scattered across the terrain to capture runoff from heights like Recortado Mtn. The seasonal Brawley Wash serves as the primary drainage artery, flanked by thoroughfares such as N Reservation Rd and S Avra Rd which connect the disparate valley settlements.