1996 Map of Papago Farms

About this map

Papago Farms and the surrounding expanse of The Great Plain define this desert landscape within the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation during the late 20th century. The map reveals an intricate network of water management, where a significant Aqueduct and numerous wells support agricultural efforts in an otherwise arid environment. Seasonal drainage patterns are visible through the paths of the Chukut Kuk Wash, Simon Wash, and Kom Vo Wash, which cut across the basin floor. Localized settlements like Stan Shuatuk, featuring a small Cem, and Stoa Tontk indicate the persistent human presence and traditional land use within the reservation. The alignment of the Gila and Salt River Meridian provides a formal surveying backdrop to this remote section of Pima County.