1963 Map of Quijotoa Mts

About this map

The Quijotoa Mountains and the surrounding Papago Indian Reservation define this landscape of the Sonoran Desert in the early 1960s. The map reveals a high concentration of mining activity concentrated near the central peaks, including the Weldon Mine, Quijotoa Mine, and Ben Lomond Mines. Small settlements and seasonal habitations such as Maish Vaya (Covered Wells) and Stoa Vaya (Site) are connected by an intricate network of jeep trails and washes. The reliance on scarce water sources is evident through the labeling of scattered infrastructure like the Old Quijotoa Well (Dry), Brownell Well, and Havana Tank. Dominant landforms like Ben Nevis Mountain and Black Butte rise above the Santa Rosa Valley, providing essential landmarks in an area where the Quijotoa Trading Post once served as a vital regional hub.