2011 Map of Kaka

About this map

Kaka sits at a critical junction in the Sonoran desert landscape, where the primary local thoroughfares of Indian Rte 342 and Indian Rte 23 meet. This 2011 survey illustrates the sparse, high-desert settlement pattern characteristic of the Tohono O'odham Nation, defined more by natural drainage than dense development. The terrain is dominated by the intricate network of the Kohatk Wash, which meanders across the northern and central portions of the quadrangle. Closer to the settlement, the namesake Kaka Wash provides the primary hydrologic feature, carving through the arid basin. The map serves as a precise record of these intermittent watercourses and the simple transportation lines that connect this remote community to the broader region.