1996 Map of Kupk

About this map

The Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation landscape is defined here by a network of seasonal watercourses and desert settlements in the mid-1990s. The area features scattered community centers such as Kupk, Tonuk Vo, and Chuwut Murk, often centered around religious sites like St Francis Mission and St Theresa Mission. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and washes, including the Kupk Hills and Chiweton Hill in the south, while the northern reaches are dominated by the slopes of South Mountain. An intricate system of drainage, marked by the Vamori Wash, San Luis Wash, and Gu Oidak Wash, illustrates the natural flow of water through this arid basin. Significant human footprints are also visible in the form of the Chicli Vo (Site) and various Grave locations, providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians studying the cultural geography of this region.