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2021 Map of The Narrows

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of The Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Pantano area in Pima County is defined by a complex drainage system where the Mescal Arroyo meets Cienega Cr. The landscape transitions from the riparian corridors of the valley floor to the rising elevations of the Empire Mountains in the southwest. This topographic study details a network of canyons and springs that are vital in this arid environment, including Bootlegger Spring, Bobo Spring, and Beckys Spring.

Transport through this part of the Sonoran Desert is anchored by Marsh Station RD and E Marsh Station RD, which follow the natural contours of the arroyo. Notable landforms such as The Narrows and Apache Canyon reveal the erosional forces that have shaped the region. Smaller geographic features like Wakefield Canyon and Sanford Canyon provide specific points of reference for local historians and researchers tracking the placement of these ephemeral water sources and historical routes.