2014 Map of Saucito Mountain

About this map

The Cerro Colorado Mountains and the Tumacacori Mountains frame this high-desert corridor along the border of Pima and Santa Cruz counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral drainages, such as Batamote Wash and Saucito Wash, which cut through landforms like Sheriffs Mesa and Sardina Canyon. Human presence is marked by the careful management of water, evidenced by a high density of named stock tanks including Bob Brown Tank, Sparkplug Tank, and Suzy Q Tank. These features, along with the southern portion of the Coronado National Forest, illustrate a region dedicated to rangeland and conservation. The path of W Arivaca Rd provides the primary transit through this basin, connecting the isolated watering holes and canyons that have supported local ranching operations for generations.