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1963 Map of Santa Rosa Mountains

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation defines the human landscape of this 1963 survey, where indigenous settlements and vital desert water sources are scattered across the arid basins of Pima County. Small communities like Hoi Oidak, Komelik, and Owls Nest are connected by a network of unimproved roads and jeep trails that navigate the broad Santa Rosa Valley and Aguirre Valley. The presence of Akchin Well, White Well, and Mule Shoe Tank highlights the critical importance of localized water infrastructure in a region dominated by ephemeral drainages such as Santa Rosa Wash.

Central to the topography are the Santa Rosa Mountains, rising to Gu Achi Peak and Stone Peak. Evidence of mineral exploration is visible through several labeled mines and prospects on the mountain slopes. The map also captures the southern portion of the Slate Mountains and the distinct Sil Nakya Hills, providing a detailed look at the basin-and-range geography before modern development significantly altered these traditional lands.