2018 Map of Vaya Chin
USGS Topo · Published 2018About this map
Vaya Chin serves as the central settlement point in this arid stretch of Pima County, situated at the junction of Indian Rte 34 and the ephemeral drainage of the San Simon Wash. The landscape is defined by its basin-and-range topography, where the desert floor is interrupted by the distinct elevations of the Castle Mountains to the north and the Sierra Blanca in the southeastern corner. This modern survey reflects the enduring land patterns of the Tohono O'odham Nation, documenting the intersection of tribal transit routes and natural watercourses. The grid of the Public Land Survey System, including townships t12s r1w and t13s r1e, provides a structural overlay to a region primarily shaped by its desert hydrology and isolated mountain peaks.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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1957 · Ajo
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1958 · Ajo
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1962 · Ajo
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1963 · Ajo
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