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2011 Map of North Komelik

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Santa Rosa Valley defines the arid landscape of this southwestern region, where a network of desert washes dictates the placement of early settlements and travel routes. Small communities like North Komelik and Tat Momoli are positioned near these seasonal watercourses, reflecting the vital importance of drainage patterns in the Sonoran environment. To the north, the presence of Lake Saint Clair stands out as a significant hydrologic feature amidst the surrounding dry washes like Bitter Well Wash and Kohatk Wash.

Mineral exploration is evidenced in the southeastern portion of the map, where the Old Mammoth Mine and Boomerang Mine are situated along the lower slopes of the Slate Mountains. These sites, along with landmarks like Prieta Peak and Jackrabbit House, provide specific coordinates for researchers tracing the local history of mining and indigenous settlement patterns in Pinal County. The layout of Indian Rte 15 and Road A illustrates the modern infrastructure used to navigate the vast distances between these isolated desert outposts.