2011 Map of Gu Oidak

About this map

Gu Oidak sits at a geographic crossroads in the Sonoran Desert, where the drainage systems of the Gu Oidak Valley and Sells Valley converge. This 2011 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in an arid environment, documenting numerous localized water sources such as Gohke Tank, Pan Tank, Kuke Chehedagi Tank, and Not Tak Tank. These features, along with the extensive networks of the San Luis Wash, Murk Kui Wash, and Sells Wash, define the landscape's hydrology and land use patterns. Transport through this region is facilitated by Indian Rte 24 and Big Field Rd, which provide the primary access to the settlement of Gu Oidak. The map reveals the intricate natural drainage of the Vamori Wash and Pan Wash, showing how desert life and transit are inextricably linked to the seasonal flow of these major washes.