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2021 Map of Kitt Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Kitt Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kitt Peak dominates this high-altitude desert landscape within the Tohono O'odham Nation, serving as a prominent landmark between the Quinlan Mountains and the Coyote Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of rugged peaks and deep incisions like Mendoza Canyon and Ali Molina Canyon, which drain into a network of seasonal washes such as San Vicente Wash and Alambre Wash. These drainages are critical to the local geography, leading toward essential water-management features in this arid environment.

Water security is highlighted through scattered infrastructure, including Santa Margarita Tank, Levitt Tank, and Mercy Tank, which support cattle or local usage across the Alambre Valley. Human passage through the steep topography is concentrated at points like Pan Tak Pass and San Juan Pass, while smaller landmarks such as Uhs Kug and White Rincon provide additional navigational points. The map also delineates several large mountain masses, including the northern edges of the Baboquivari Mountains, showing the complex vertical relief and drainage patterns typical of the Sonoran desert uplands.