2018 Map of West of Ventana

About this map

Quijotoa Valley and the Kaka Valley dominate this Pima County landscape, where the drainage of San Simon Wash meanders across the arid basin floor. The geography is defined by a sparse network of tribal transportation routes, including Indian Rte 23 and Indian Rte 34, which cut through the open desert between prominent landforms. The Castle Mountains rise sharply in the southeast, providing a stark topographical contrast to the broad valleys that facilitate seasonal water flow. This 2018 survey reveals a modern desert environment where utility infrastructure like Pipeline Rd and designated tribal routes represent the primary human imprint on a terrain primarily shaped by natural washes and volcanic mountain ranges.