2021 Map of Pan Tak

About this map

The settlement of Pan Tak sits at the foot of the Coyote Mountains in this desert region of Pima County. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where the Pan Tak Wash, Viopuli Wash, and San Vicente Wash cut through the arid terrain. Transportation through this part of the Tohono O'odham Nation is anchored by Indian Rte 39, which provides the primary access through the valley floor. The map illustrates the stark transition from the steep, high-elevation contours of the mountains down to the alluvial plains. This topographic study captures the precise relationship between seasonal watercourses and the established roadway, showing how geographic features dictate the placement of human activity and infrastructure in the Sonoran landscape.