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1979 Map of Pan Tak

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Pan Tak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation defines this Pima County landscape, dominated by the transition from arid desert flats to the steep slopes of the Coyote Mountains. Small settlements like Pan Tak and San Pedro are clustered near essential water sources and the highway corridor, illustrating the reliance on seasonal drainages and local wells in this environment. The presence of a Cem and Ruins suggest a long history of occupation and cultural significance within the reservation boundaries.

Industrial activity is noted by a Borrow Pit and the Roadside Mine, while the natural hydrology is traced through the Viopolli Wash and San Vicente Wash. Infrastructure including Dobbs Well and a Water Tank highlights the persistent efforts to manage water in the desert. The southern portion of the map is particularly focused on the mountain range, where the terrain becomes significantly more complex near Coyote Well.