2021 Map of Sand Wells

About this map

Sand Wells serves as a primary reference point in this desert landscape, where water management is central to the local geography. The presence of Standing Bar Tank and Pad Wo'o Tank indicates a reliance on seasonal or managed water sources in an environment otherwise defined by ephemeral features like the Ko Vaya Wash. The terrain is characterized by significant elevations such as Black Mtn and the eastern slopes of the Comobari Mountains, which dictate the movement of both water and transit. Transportation through this part of the Sonoran Desert is anchored by Indian Rte 34, which cuts through the southern sections of the survey. This 2021 update from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a modern record of land divisions and the enduring landmarks of this rural Arizona region.