2012 Map of Spring Water Canyon

About this map

Cienega Creek serves as the primary drainage axis through this desert landscape, where a network of deeply etched canyons and gulches converge. Named ranching sites like Cienega Ranch, Hummel Ranch, and Clyne Ranch indicate the sparse but established cattle-rearing history of this Pima County region. The topography is defined by the intersection of numerous landforms such as Spring Water Canyon, Gardner Canyon, and Shellenberger Canyon, which feed into the larger creek system. Water management is a visible priority for these remote holdings, evidenced by the presence of Cottonwood Windmill, Oil Well Tank, and Wind Tank. The map also reveals older transportation routes like S Wagon Rim Rd, which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle near Mud Spring. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching infrastructure and hydrological features that sustain life in this arid canyon country.