2018 Map of Pan Tak

About this map

Pan Tak sits at the base of the dramatic Coyote Mountains in the Schuk Toak District, serving as a primary focal point for this survey of the Sonoran desert landscape. The terrain is defined by its drainage patterns, with the Pan Tak Wash and Viipuli Wash carving paths through the alluvial fans south of the peaks. Significant transportation routes like Indian Rte 39 provide access through this arid region, linking the mountain foothills to the flatter desert plains to the north. These drainage systems, including San Vicente Wash, illustrate the hydrological lifeblood of the area, where seasonal water flow has historically shaped movement and settlement patterns. The map highlights the intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure within the Tohono O'odham Nation.