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1996 Map of Window Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Window Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-1990s desert landscape, where seasonal drainage patterns define the topography. The terrain is marked by significant ephemeral watercourses including Santa Rosa Wash, Anegam Wash, and Window Wash, which flow through the broad Window Valley. These washes connect the lower plains to the more dramatic elevations of the Black Hills and the prominent Window Mountain.

Evidence of historical habitation and desert life is noted at Oit Ihuk (Site) and Noipa Kam (Site), points of interest for those studying indigenous settlement patterns. A unique geologic feature, the Natural Arch, is located near the peak of Window Mountain, while various scattered Well and Corral labels indicate the continuing use of these arid lands for grazing and resource management in Pima County.