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1996 Map of Maish Vaya

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Maish Vaya
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation lands dominate this arid high-desert landscape in Pima County, where mid-century topography meets late-1990s planimetry. The map centers on the Quijotoa Mountains and Brownell Mountains, a region defined by its long-standing mining activity and small, dispersed settlements. Clusters of industrial features like the Open Pit Mine, Strip Mine, and numerous Mine Shafts near Brownell Peak indicate the intensive mineral extraction that has shaped the local economy.

Evidence of community life persists in small locales such as Maish Vaya, Stoa Vaya, and Narcho Santos. The presence of several Cemetery sites and the Quijotoa Pass suggests the movement and historical footprint of residents through this terrain. Drainage patterns are anchored by the Santa Rosa Wash, which cuts across the northern desert plains, providing a vital natural landmark in an otherwise dry environment.