2014 Map of San Juan Spring

About this map

Haivana Nakya and Gu Chuapo anchor this 2014 survey of the Arizona desert, where the drainage systems of the Quinlan Mountains and Baboquivari Mountains define the geography. The landscape is marked by a complex network of ephemeral waterways, including Sells Wash, Pavo Kug Wash, and Ali Molina Wash, which flow from high ridges toward the valley floors. In an area where water is the primary architect of the terrain, San Juan Spring represents a vital point of interest tucked within San Juan Canyon. Transportation in this region is limited to the northern corridor along Az-86 and the specialized route of S Kitt Peak Rd, reflecting the remote and specialized nature of this part of Pima County. For those researching the Tohono O'odham Nation or local hydrology, the map provides precise placement of canyons and washes such as Ali Molina Canyon and San Vicente Wash.