2014 Map of Palo Alto Ranch

About this map

The Coyote Mountains dominate the northwestern corner of this landscape, descending into the broad expanse of the Altar Valley. This Pima County terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, where Mendoza Canyon gives way to numerous seasonal watercourses including Alambre Wash, Brawley Wash, and Stevens Wash. Ranching infrastructure is the primary mark of human activity here, centered on the Palo Alto Ranch in the southeast. A reliance on scattered water sources is evident through the placement of man-made features like San Patricio Tank, Cactus Tank, and Ironwood Tank. Transportation across the arid basin is facilitated by specialized routes such as W Anvil Ranch Rd and the W Coyote Mountain Trl, which navigate the elevation changes between the peaks and the valley floor.