2014 Map of Cowlic

About this map

Cowlic and the settlement of Vopolo Havoka anchor this 2014 survey of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The landscape is defined by the high relief of the Artesa Mountains to the northeast and the Alvarez Mountains in the southwest, flanking the expansive Vamori Valley. The drainage patterns here reveal the desert's character, with Fresnal Wash, Vamori Wash, and Topawa Wash cutting through the arid lowlands. Modern transit is limited to routes like Bia-20, which connects these isolated communities within the broader expanse of Sells Valley. The map detail captures the intersection of traditional settlement areas and the natural geography of the Sonoran Desert, documenting the land use and topography of this specific region of Pima County in the early 21st century.