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1996 Map of Gu Vo

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Gu Vo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the prominent Gu Vo Hills, which divide the terrain into distinct desert basins. This 1996 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region of Pima County where life centers on water sources and traditional settlements. The village of Gu Vo is located near the central gap in the hills, serving as a primary point of habitation alongside the smaller settlement of Pia to the south.

Arid drainage patterns are meticulously mapped, including the Gu Vo Wash, Oik Wash, and Quijotoa Wash, which move seasonal runoff across the Barajita Valley and Quijotoa Valley. For researchers, the presence of a Cemetery near the main village and local landmarks like Kerwo Well and a generic Well point to the critical infrastructure needed for desert survival. The map captures the intersection of traditional land use and modern cartographic detail in the late twentieth century.