2014 Map of Ko Vaya

About this map

Santa Lucia and the surrounding Sonoran landscape are defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and scattered settlements within the Tohono O'odham Nation. This high-desert region is anchored by the Ko Vaya Hills and the prominent Picacho Peak, which rise above the surrounding flats. The map reveals a cluster of distinct local communities including Nolic, Rincon, and Santa Cruz (Koson Vaya), often situated near essential drainage features like the San Luis Wash. Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Bia-232 and Bia-30, serve as the primary conduits through the basin, connecting these outposts across the Gu Oldak Valley. To the southeast, the terrain climbs into the South Comobabi Mountains, illustrating the dramatic shift from valley floors to isolated desert ranges that dictate the placement of roads and homesteads in this part of Pima County.