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1990 Map of West of Wahak Hotrontk

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of West of Wahak Hotrontk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation dominates this landscape, capturing the water management and educational infrastructure of the Tohono O'odham Nation during the late 20th century. The desert floor of the Quijotoa Valley is defined by a sophisticated system of water control, including numerous Check Dams, Levees, and a prominent Ditch system near the San Simon High Sch. These features reflect the essential adaptation to a landscape where ephemeral water sources like Hickiwan Wash and San Simon Wash dictate movement and settlement.

Rising above the valley floor are the Gunsight Hills, providing a stark topographic contrast to the surrounding flats. Historical surveying landmarks such as GLO Station No 9 and local ranching markers like the Corral ground the map in specific local history. The presence of Sewage Disposal Ponds and a central Well near the school indicate a localized hub of community utility and development amidst the open desert.