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2011 Map of Galleta Flat West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Galleta Flat West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

White Cross Cemetery and the World University campus sit at the heart of this Pima County landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into the foothills of North Star Peak and San Juan Hill. The area is defined by a network of ranching outposts, including Stansbury Ranch, Martinez Ranch, and Mackenzie Ranch, connected by rugged passages like N Mescal Rd.

Seasonal water management is vital to the local ecology, as seen in the distribution of livestock tanks and natural springs such as Canoa Spring, Kiper Spring, and Cumaro Spring. Complex drainage systems like Martinez Wash, Pacheco Wash, and Aqua Verde Creek carve through the geography, highlighting the importance of riparian corridors in the arid Galleta Flat region. The presence of Ashrama Ranch and the university reflects a unique intersection of educational and agricultural land use during the early 21st century.