2014 Map of Samaniego Hills

About this map

Samaniego Hills and the prominent volcanic rises of Cerro Prieto and Pan Quemado dominate this Southern Arizona landscape near the border of Pinal and Pima counties. The desert floor is defined by the braided path of the Santa Cruz River and the artificial channel of the Greene Canal, which draw a stark line across the arid flats. Near the center of the quadrangle, the Sasco Cem remains as a quiet legacy of the former copper smelting town of Sasco, providing a critical anchor for local genealogists and historians. To the east, the settlement of Red Rock sits along the transportation corridor, while water features like Sasco Tank and Los Robles Wash illustrate the complex hydrology of the Sonoran basin. The map reveals a transition between rugged mountain peaks and the wide alluvial plains used for ranching and agriculture, marked by a network of rural routes such as E Sasco Rd and S La Osa Ranch Rd.