2011 Map of Pozo Nuevo Well

About this map

Organ Pipe Cactus Natl Monument encompasses the southeastern portion of this Pima County landscape, where the arid environment is defined by its drainage systems and isolated water sources. The San Cristobal Wash dominates the terrain, winding from the northwest toward the south as it collects seasonal runoff from the surrounding desert. This 2011 survey documents a remote corner of Arizona where life centers on critical water points like Pozo Nuevo Well and the Jose Juan Tank. The lack of dense development or major road networks highlights the preserved nature of the monument land, offering a clear view of the natural topography and hydrologic patterns of the Sonoran Desert before modern encroachment.