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1963 Map of Kom Vo

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kom Vo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Papago Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century desert survey, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal water and cultural heritage. The settlements of Kom Vo, Vamori, and Stan Shuatuk are established near the drainage of San Simon Wash and Vamori Wash, which cut through the broad Quijotoa Valley. The map records specific points of human history and utility, such as Petroglyphs near the Stoa Tontk Well, and a Cem located south of the settlements.

Agricultural activity is concentrated at Papago Farms on The Great Plain, while the western portion of the sheet is marked by the steep rise of the Mesquite Mountains and Bailey Peak. The southern boundary is defined by the international border with Mexico, showing the proximity of the Arizona Sonora line. This survey captures the infrastructure of the early 1960s, including numerous wells like Salt Well and Vasquez Well essential for life in this arid region.