1996 Map of Gurli Put Vo

About this map

Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-1990s terrain study, where the arid Santa Rosa Valley meets the rising slopes of the Brownell Mountains. The map documents a landscape defined by water scarcity and historical industry, with life centered around scattered water sources like Brownell Well and San Tomas Well. Traces of habitation and commerce appear at the Quijotoa Trading Post and the nearby Cemetery, while the ephemeral drainage of Quijotoa Wash and Ak Chin Wash patterns the desert floor. The map marks the Gurli Put Vo (Site), suggesting a location of historical significance within the reservation boundaries. Mining activity, a recurring theme in this part of Pima County, is evidenced by the Prospect V-O Mine, several unnamed prospects, and a Gravel Pit, illustrating the region's long-standing connection to mineral extraction.