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2018 Map of Window Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Window Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Window Mtn and the distinct geologic opening known as The Window anchor the northern landscape of this Pima County quadrangle. The terrain here is defined by broad desert valleys and alluvial drainage patterns, most notably Gu Achi Wash and Anegam Wash, which provide the primary hydrological structure for the region. These seasonal watercourses dictate the placement of transportation routes and settlements in the arid environment.

Evidence of human habitation and transit is centered around the small settlements of Oit Ihuk and Noipa Kam. These areas are connected by the path of Indian Rte 34, which skirts the base of the Black Hills and the Noipa Kam Hills. For researchers of tribal lands and desert geography, this 2018 survey documents the subtle relationship between high-relief features like Window Valley and the lowland washes that define life and movement in the Sif Oidak District.