2011 Map of West of Growler Peak

About this map

Growler Wash meanders across the arid terrain of this Pima County landscape, serving as the dominant hydrological feature in a region defined by its desert character. The 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the braided drainage patterns typical of the Sonoran Desert, where seasonal waters move from the higher elevations toward the alluvial plains. To the northeast, the foothills of the Growler Mountains rise as a prominent topographic boundary, influencing the direction of the various dry washes that spider across the sheet. This map captures the stark, unpopulated nature of the borderlands, where the primary geographical markers are the shifting sands and natural landforms rather than human settlements or road networks.