2011 Map of Newman Peak

About this map

Picacho sits at the base of the Picacho Mountains in this 2011 survey, a landscape defined by the convergence of desert drainage systems and modern transportation corridors. The dominant topographical feature is Newman Peak, which towers over the surrounding basin, while the narrow corridor of Picacho Pass serves as a historic transit point. The map illustrates the path of McClellan Wash as it flows parallel to the interstate, weaving through a grid of rural roads like E Milligan Rd and S Wheeler Rd. Near the southern edge of the quadrangle, the settlement of Wymola is positioned near the Picacho Peak Interchange, reflecting the area's development around key highway infrastructure. The presence of the Arizona Highway Department Rest Area and a network of arterial roads like E Camino Adelante Dr indicates how this segment of the Sonoran Desert has been adapted for regional connectivity.