1996 Map of Pia Oik

About this map

Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-1990s topographic study, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal washes and significant cultural sites. The settlement of Pia Oik sits at the center of the sheet, while former habitation areas are noted at Sweetwater and Siovi Shuatak. The terrain transitions from the open expanses of the Barajita Valley in the north to the jagged elevations of the Gu Vo Hills and the Mesquite Mountains. In the southwest corner, the map captures a portion of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and its associated Organ Pipe Cactus Wilderness. The mapping of small features like the Cem near Siovi Shuatak and the Adams Well Corral provides essential context for researchers tracing land use and community history in this part of Pima County.