2021 Map of Saguaro Gap Well

About this map

Growler Wash serves as the primary drainage through this arid landscape, winding across the floor of the Growler Valley. In a region defined by its scarcity of surface water, the Saguaro Gap Well stands as a vital landmark between the valley and the rising slopes of the Granite Mountains to the west. This 2021 survey illustrates the stark, unpopulated character of Pima County's desert interior, where the terrain is organized by the large sections of the Public Land Survey System, including t13s r9w and its neighboring townships. The lack of modern infrastructure highlights the enduring environmental constraints of this part of the Sonoran Desert, where the topography is shaped by intermittent water courses and isolated mountain clusters.