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1990 Map of Vainom Kug

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Vainom Kug
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Gu Oidak Valley forms the central spine of this landscape within the Papago Indian Reservation. The map documents a sparsely settled region defined by its water management, where numerous tanks and washes dictate the layout of travel and habitation. Settlements like Vainom Kug and Kaihon Kug are situated along the primary drainage routes, while Kui Tatk (Site) marks a location of historical significance.

Transport is limited to 4WD tracks and primitive routes that navigate between the Sikul Himatk Wash and San Luis Wash. Water resources, vital in this arid climate, are noted through features such as Sikul Himatk Tank, Francis Tank, and the Old Quijotoa Well (Dry). The presence of an extensive network of Levee and Levees near the Sikul Himatk settlement illustrates the local efforts to manage seasonal water flow across the valley floor.