2018 Map of Soza Mesa

About this map

The San Pedro River corridor defines the western edge of this desert landscape, where the foothills of the Little Rincon Mountains rise toward a high plateau. This U.S. Geological Survey study details the drainage systems of Teran Wash and Pool Wash as they carve through the arid basin. The land is characterized by prominent elevations such as Wildcat Peak and Sierra Blanca, punctuated by isolated water sources including Wildcat Spring and Hackberry Spring. Cultural indicators are sparse, primarily consisting of a network of local tracks like N Casabel Rd and N Ocotillo Valley Rd that navigate the varied terrain of Soza Mesa. The map illustrates a rural Arizona environment where topographic features like Bass Canyon and Teran Basin dictate the location of roads and remaining springs in an otherwise water-scarce region.