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1996 Map of Waterman Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Waterman Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Waterman Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Pima County, rising toward the prominent Waterman Peak. Much of the terrain is defined by the Ironwood Forest National Monument, which protects a distinct botanical and geological environment. The map details an area of transition between federal lands and the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation Boundary to the west, where the Roskruge Mountains begin their ascent.

Evidence of human activity and desert infrastructure is scattered throughout the region, from the Tucson Compressor Station in the northeast to a remote Landing Strip near the northern boundary. Water management in this arid climate is noted through labels such as El Represso de Lamita and several Water Tanks. Prospecting and industry have left their mark on the peaks, with a Quarry and various mine-related features visible near Waterman Pass, reflecting the area's mineral interest.