2011 Map of Peppersauce Wash

About this map

The San Pedro River corridor defines this arid Pima County landscape, where water drainage patterns dictate the placement of ranch roads and remote settlements. The industrial presence of San Manuel in the northwest contrasts with the expansive network of alluvial washes, such as Peppersauce Wash and Stratton Wash, that cut through the desert floor. Historical land use is evident in the named ranching access routes like Tom Rhodes Ranch Rd and Yle Ranch Rd, which navigate the terrain between the Little Black Hills and the river valley. The map reveals the intricate intersection of natural geography and modern infrastructure, notably where Black Hills Mine Rd provides transit through the complex canyon systems of Alder Canyon and YLE Canyon.