Santa Rosa Valley defines this arid landscape, dominated by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems including Santa Rosa Wash, Sil Nakya Wash, and Anegam Wash. The terrain is punctuated by significant desert peaks such as Komelik Mountain and Owls Nest Mountain in the north, while the Santa Rosa Mountains rise to the southeast. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of these traditional watercourses with modern infrastructure like Indian Rte 15. The topographical detail provides a clear view of the Komelik Pass, a natural corridor through the high ground that has influenced movement through this part of the Sif Oidak District for generations.
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1934 · Silver Bell
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1941 · Vekol Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Silver Reef Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Vekol Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Tucson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tucson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Tucson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000