2011 Map of West of Wahak Hotrontk

About this map

Hickiwan Wash and San Simon Wash define the hydrology of this arid Pima County landscape, where ephemeral watercourses drain a high-desert environment in the years following the turn of the millennium. The terrain is characterized by a network of braided drainage patterns that cut through the valley floor, illustrating the complex alluvial processes of the Sonoran region. Human infrastructure is notably sparse, anchored primarily by the passage of Indian Rte 17, which traverses the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. This alignment suggests a region primarily dedicated to transit and natural resource management rather than dense settlement, providing a clear view of the area's undeveloped character as documented by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2011.