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1979 Map of Kitt Peak

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Kitt Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Kitt Peak National Observatory anchors this high-altitude survey, featuring a dense cluster of scientific instrumentation including the Mayall Telescope (158 inch), the McMath Solar Telescope, and the Steward Observatory. Located within the Papago Indian Reservation, the landscape is defined by the meeting of the Quinlan Mountains, Coyote Mountains, and the northern reaches of the Baboquivari Mountains.

Below the peaks, the Alambre Valley and surrounding foothills contain traces of earlier habitation and ranching life, such as Uhs Kug (Site) and the St Jude Well Ruins. A network of primitive transport routes, including a Pack Trail and various Jeep Trails, connect water sources like Milagro Well and Santa Margarita Tank. The map captures a unique intersection of ancient terrain, traditional land use at Hay Hook Ranch, and mid-century astrophysical advancement.