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2011 Map of Isla Pinta

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sierra Pinta and the surrounding desert landscape of Yuma County are documented in this 2011 topographic study. The area is defined by sharp topographic shifts, where the high ridges of the mountains meet the dry alluvial basins. Vital water sources in this arid environment are marked by features like Heart Tank and Eagle Tank, which are essential landmarks for understanding the hydrology of the region.

Transit through the range is noted at Sunday Pass, while the eastern slopes are carved by a series of dramatic landforms including Hummingbird Canyon, Chia Canyon, and Paradise Canyon. These features illustrate the drainage patterns and geological weathering of the southern Arizona desert, providing a clear record of the territory near the Isla Pinta formation before any further modern development.