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1992 Map of Avra

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Avra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Avra Valley defines the western half of this landscape, where the Aqueduct and Brawley Wash cut through the lowlands near Sandario Road. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Tucson Mountain Section of Saguaro National Park. This desert environment is marked by prominent summits such as Wasson Peak and Amole Peak, while the cultural history of the area is represented by several recreational and industrial sites.

Evidence of early 20th-century resource extraction remains at the Gould Mine and Busterville Mine, while the southern reaches of the map highlight the transition to conservation and tourism. Named gathering spots like Signal Hill Picnic Area and the Red Hills Information Center serve the park, which is bisected by the winding Kinney Road. The northern edge includes the Marana corporate boundary and industrial features like a large Quarry near Twin Peaks.