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2014 Map of Presumido Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Presumido Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Presumido Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape, situated near the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The terrain is defined by the sharp rise of the Baboquivari Mountains and the Pozo Verde Mountains, which frame the lower reaches of Altar Valley. A network of seasonal waterways, including Gallineta Wash, Aros Wash, and La Osa Wash, illustrates the drainage patterns characteristic of this arid environment.

Modern infrastructure is sparse, dominated by Az-286 and unpaved routes such as W Presumido Rd and W La Osa Ranch Rd. The presence of Aguirre Lake and Mormon Lake suggests areas of water catchment critical for ranching in the Compartidero Flats. Historical passage through the heights is marked by Presumido Pass, while the evocatively named Smugglers Canyon hints at the long history of movement through these borderlands.