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2011 Map of Kitt Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Steward Observatory dominate the high peaks of the Quinlan Mountains, marking this desert landscape as a premier site for modern astronomical study. The terrain is defined by complex drainage networks and dramatic elevation changes, where ephemeral washes like San Vicente Wash and Pan Tak Wash cut through the arid soil towards the Coyote Mountains.

Remote settlements and ranching infrastructure appear across the lowlands, including the community of Uhs Kug and the Hay Hook Ranch. Essential water sources for the region's cattle and wildlife are documented through various tanks, such as Santa Margarita Tank, Levitt Tank, and Mercy Tank. Significant natural corridors like Pan Tak Pass and San Juan Pass provide traditional routes through the high ridges and into the Alambre Valley.