2014 Map of Tacna

About this map

Agricultural development in the desert floor defines this Yuma County landscape, where the Gila River provides a lifeline for the surrounding arid terrain. The small community of Tacna serves as the central hub of activity, closely flanked by the settlements of Tanque and Aloma. These towns are anchored by Old US-80, reflecting the historical importance of the highway system in the Arizona desert. To the east, the settlement of Colfred sits near the Colfred Floodway and Mohawk Wash, highlighting the critical role of water management in the Mohawk Valley. To the southwest, the distinctive high points of Baker Peaks rise sharply, providing a stark vertical contrast to the grid-like pattern of rural roads and irrigation-dependent fields. The network of roads, including Gila Levee Rd and numbered avenues, illustrates the systematic division of land for farming and transport between the river and the mountains.