1943 Map of Cocoraque Butte

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation occupies a significant portion of this high-desert landscape in the early 1940s, characterized by isolated peaks and seasonal watercourses. Settlements like Viopuli and Nawt Vaya are situated near the western boundary, while the eastern flats are dominated by the Brawly Wash drainage system. The intersection of the Tucson Ajo Highway and Sasabe Road creates a local hub at Robles Junction, where the Three Points Sch served the surrounding ranching community. Numerous family-named homesteads such as Cocoraque Ranch, Garcia Ranch, and La Tortuga Ranch are scattered throughout the territory, demonstrating the reliance on wells and tanks in this arid environment. The map provides a clear look at the network of "routes usually traveled" that connected these remote desert outposts before the expansion of modern infrastructure.