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2014 Map of Wahak Hotrontk

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wahak Hotrontk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Quijotoa Valley provides the central geographic context for this portion of the Tohono O'odham Nation, where desert floor and rising peaks dictate the pattern of human settlement. The landscape is defined by its intermittent watercourses, most notably the San Simon Wash which drains the western sections. Several established communities are situated along the primary transportation corridors, including Wahak Hotrontk and Komak Wuacho.

The eastern edge of the map is dominated by the steep elevation changes of Sierra Blanca, contrasting with the flat valley floor. Major roadways like Az-86 and Bia-21 intersect near Wahak Hotrontk, serving as the lifeline for dispersed settlements like Stotonyak and Ahan Owuch. This survey captures the relationship between these remote communities and the arid environment of Pima County in the early 21st century.