2014 Map of Kino Peak

About this map

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument preserves a stark desert landscape where the Bates Mountains and Puerto Blanco Mountains dominate the horizon. In the northern reaches, Kino Peak stands as the highest point among these jagged ranges, while the Cipriano Hills lie to the southwest. The arid terrain is defined by dry watercourses such as Aguajita Wash and Cherioni Wash, which channel seasonal rains across the La Abra Plain. This 2014 survey documents the topographical character of the Sonoran Desert, noting critical water sources like Dripping Springs and topographic features such as Puerto Blanco Pass. The map highlights the vast, undeveloped character of the borderlands, where natural geological formations dictate the routes of travel and historical settlement patterns in Pima County.