2012 Map of Pajarito Peak

About this map

Pajarito Peak stands as the central landmark of this high-desert terrain, anchoring a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the Pajarito Mountains. The network of intermittent water sources is the defining characteristic of this area along the Arizona-Sonora border, where a complex system of cattle tanks and natural springs supported ranching operations. Significant water features such as Bull Spring, Adobe Spring, and Russell Spring appear alongside numerous man-made catchments like Little Alamo Tank and Monument Tank. The map also traces the drainage of Potrero Cr and the prominent elevation of Mojohave Ridge. The inclusion of Mine Shaft Spring suggests a history of small-scale mineral exploration common to this remote borderland region, while the density of named tanks illustrates the critical importance of water management in the arid environment.