2011 Map of Paradise Canyon

About this map

Paradise Canyon cuts through the northeast corner of this arid landscape along the Arizona-Sonora border, marking a transition into the drainage networks of the desert floor. The hydrology is dominated by the broad, braided path of Tule Wash, which trends across the central part of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a region defined by its distinct geomorphic zones, including the expansive Pinta Sands and the lower reaches of the Pinacate Valley. The map highlights the natural contours and drainage patterns of the borderlands, where seasonal water flow and wind-driven sand determine the character of the terrain. For researchers and historians, the document offers a precise record of these named landforms in a region where human infrastructure is largely absent, focusing instead on the preservation of traditional geographical nomenclature.