1996 Map of Pan Tak

About this map

Pan Tak and the surrounding desert floor are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including the Viopati Wash and San Vicente Wash, which flow toward the southern horizon near the Coyote Mountains Wilderness. As documented in this mid-1990s imagery, the landscape reflects the dual priorities of tribal land management and resource extraction on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. The presence of the Roadside Mine and scattered prospects suggests a history of mineral exploration, while the identification of San Ignacio Ranch and San Pedro marks the continued human presence across these arid reaches.