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2018 Map of Agua Caliente Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tanque Verde sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, where residential streets like E Tanque Verde Rd and E Fort Lowell Rd meet the rising foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The transition from suburban Pima County to the protected wilderness of the Coronado National Forest is sharp, defined by a complex network of canyons and peaks. Significant elevation changes are marked by landmarks such as Agua Caliente Hill and Guthrie Mtn, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the high country.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through a high concentration of named tanks and springs. From Whitetail Tank and Mud Tank in the interior to Agua Caliente Spring and Echo Spring, these features supported the ranching and resource needs of the region. Distinctive natural landmarks like Seven Cataracts and Tanque Verde Falls highlight the drainage patterns of Agua Caliente Wash and Tanque Verde Canyon, which serve as the primary corridors for seasonal runoff from the mountains.