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1988 Map of Pia Oik

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Pia Oik
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation defines this arid landscape, where desert hydrology and traditional land use are visible through features like Pia Oik and its corresponding Pia Oik Wash. The map records specific historical footprints, including former settlement locations such as Sweetwater (Site) and Siovi Shuatak (Site), providing essential data for genealogists and regional historians.

Mountainous terrain and valley basins dominate the topography, with the Gu Vo Hills and Sierra De Santa Rosa framing the Barajita Valley and La Quituni Valley. In the southwest, a portion of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is noted. Man-made interventions in the environment are evidenced by several Check Dams and the presence of Adams Well, reflecting the vital importance of water management in this Pima County region.