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2014 Map of Window Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Window Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Oit Ihuk and Noipa Kam anchor this desert landscape within the Sif Oidak District, where settlement patterns are closely tied to the drainage systems of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as Window Mountain and the distinct aperture known as The Window, which overlooks Window Valley. These high points contrast with the low-lying ephemeral waterways including Gu Achi Wash, Santa Rosa Wash, and Anegam Wash that cut across the arid floor.

Infrastructure is sparse, primarily represented by Bia-34 as it traverses the northern reaches past the Black Hills. The map details the relationship between tribal communities and the land, showing how names like Noipa Kam Hills tie the local topography to long-standing cultural sites. The lack of dense development preserves a clear view of the natural basin and range structure that governs movement and settlement in this part of Arizona.