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1996 Map of Hickiwan

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Hickiwan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation dominates this desert landscape, where the settlement of Hickiwan sits alongside the ephemeral Hickiwan Wash. The terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic and desert landforms, including the prominent Hickiwan Peak and Black Circle Mountain. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, the Crooked Mountains rise sharply above the flat expanse of the Quijotoa Valley, revealing signs of historical mineral exploration through labels for Mine Shafts Prospect Adit.

Evidence of desert life and infrastructure is sparse but specific, including a Cemetery near the main settlement and various water-related landmarks like a Water Tank, Well, and Corral. Surveying history is noted through specific markers such as GLO Sta No 11 and a Drill Hole, while a Pipeline cuts across the western portion of the reservation, illustrating the intersection of modern utility and traditional lands.