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2011 Map of Lukeville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lukeville stands at the international boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos, serving as a critical gateway through the Sonoran desert. This early 21st-century landscape is dominated by the expansive Organ Pipe Cactus Natl Monument, which encompasses prominent landforms like the Puerto Blanco Mountains and the Sonoyta Mountains. The presence of the Organ Pipe Family Campground and the residential Dowling Ranch highlights the dual nature of this territory as both a federally protected wilderness and a small border community.

Roadways such as Puerto Blanco Dr and Ajo Mountain Dr provide access to the interior desert, winding past significant peaks including Gadsden Peak and the Twin Peaks. To the west, Senita Pass and the Senita Basin offer a detailed look at the local topography, while drainage is defined by the Cherioni Wash and the sloping Sonoyta Valley. The map illustrates the convergence of cross-border transit and desert conservation at this southern Arizona outpost.