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2011 Map of Kofa Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kofa Butte and the surrounding desert landscape of Yuma County are defined by a network of ephemeral drainage systems and high peaks. This 2011 survey illustrates the arid geography where Kofa Mountains and Polaris Mountain dominate the horizon. Human presence is marked by isolated structures and roads such as Wilbanks Cabin and the winding Wilbanks Rd, which provides access through the backcountry.

Water management in this desert environment is evidenced by several catchment features, including Raven Tank, Yaqui Tanks, and Moonshine Tank. These tanks, positioned near drainage ways like Yaqui Wash and Hoodoo Wash, are critical markers for anyone navigating the desert between the peaks and the low-lying washes. The inclusion of S Cibola Lake Rd in the north indicates the primary transit corridor through this part of the Arizona wilderness.