2021 Map of Picacho Pass

About this map

Picacho Pass serves as a critical geographic gateway in Pinal County, where the southern reaches of the Picacho Mountains meet the desert floor. This modern survey illustrates the complex water management infrastructure of the arid Southwest, dominated by the sweeping arc of the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct as it cuts across the basin. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral drainage systems, including the prominent McClellan Wash, Durham Wash, and Bogard Wash, which channel seasonal runoff through the valley. While much of the terrain remains open desert, a growing grid of local thoroughfares such as S Pecan Rd and San Jacinto Rd indicates the steady expansion of rural infrastructure around this landmark pass.