2018 Map of Raven Butte

About this map

Coyote Wash carves a winding path through the arid floor of the Lechuguilla Desert, serving as the primary drainage for this corner of the Sonoran landscape. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations, with the Tinajas Altas Mountains rising in the southwest and the Copper Mountains visible in the northeast. This 2018 survey captures the intricate topographical details of the basin, where the isolated peak of Raven Butte stands near the man-made Raven Butte Tank. The presence of this tank suggests a critical point of water management for local wildlife or historical grazing in an area otherwise dominated by expansive desert flats and steep mountain slopes.