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2018 Map of Kupk

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Kupk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Kupk and Chuwut Murk anchor this portion of the Sonoran desert landscape within the Pisinemo District. The terrain is characterized by broad alluvial valleys like Gu Oidak Valley and complex desert drainage systems, including Vamori Wash, Sells Wash, and Murk Kui Wash. The topographic detail shows these ephemeral waterways branching across the desert floor toward Tonuk Vo, illustrating the natural water flow patterns essential to the region's geography.

Prominent landforms such as South Mtn in the northeast and the Kupk Hills provide significant vertical relief against the surrounding basin. Several historical transit routes, including Indian Rte 24, Rincon Rd, and Kupk Rd, connect the small settlements. These roads, along with Jewad Muk Rd, trace the modern infrastructure laid over traditional Tohono O'odham lands, while landmarks like Chiweton Hill serve as distinct navigational points in the open desert.