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2014 Map of Kupk

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kupk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Kupk and the surrounding desert floor are defined by an intricate network of drainage channels that trace the arid landscape of Pima County. The settlement of Kupk sits at a critical junction of local transportation, where Bia-29 and Bia-24 meet near the Vamori Wash. This hydrologic pattern, dominated by the Sells Wash and Gu Oidak Wash, illustrates the seasonal water flow that has long dictated movement and habitation in the Gu Oidak Valley.

Elevated terrain breaks the desert expanse, most notably at South Mtn in the northeast and the Kupk Hills to the southwest. These geological features, along with Chiweton Hill, serve as permanent landmarks for small settlements like Tonuk Vo and Chuwut Murk. The map provides a clear record of these traditional Tohono O'odham place names and the established desert roads, including Big Fields Rd, which link these communities across the basin.