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1989 Map of Santa Rosa Mountains SW

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa Mountains SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Papago Indian Reservation lands dominate this late 20th-century desert survey, where the wide Santa Rosa Valley meets the high elevations of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The landscape is defined by intermittent water systems including the Santa Rosa Wash and Sil Nakya Wash, which are supported by local improvements like Mule Shoe Tank and various check dams. The cultural history of the area is represented by the Makgum Havoka (Site), suggesting long-standing human presence in the valley floor.

Industrial activity is centered in the northeastern peaks near Gu Achi Peak, where a Mine Shaft and a Prospect indicate mineral exploration. Other surveyed landmarks include GLO Station 19 and the Sil Nakya Hills in the southeast. This map illustrates the intersection of traditional land use and modern resource management through its network of unimproved roads and livestock facilities like a Corral and Well.