Atascosa Mountains

The Atascosa Mountains is a mountain range in western Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. It is sandwiched between the larger Tumacacori Mountains to the north, and a small east–west border range to the south, the Pajarito Mountains; the Pajaritos are on the U.S.–Mexico border and abut the Sierra La Esmeralda range in northern Sonora.

Atascosa Mountains
Rock Corral Canyon in the Atascosa Mountains, December 2013
Highest point
PeakAtascosa Peak
Elevation6,440 ft (1,960 m)
Coordinates31.4325947°N 111.1467589°W / 31.4325947; -111.1467589
Dimensions
Length6 mi (9.7 km) N-S & E-W
Width6 mi (9.7 km)
Geography
Atascosa Mountains
Location of the Atascosa Mountains
Atascosa Mountains
Atascosa Mountains (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
RegionSonoran Desert (N & NE)
Borders on
  • Tumacacori Mountains (N)
  • Pajarito Mountains (S)
  • Arivaca Lake (SW)
  • Tumacacori's (NW)
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