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1992 Map of Brown Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Tohono O'odham Nation lands define the western edge of this landscape, transitioning into the broad, arid expanse of the Avra Valley. The terrain rises sharply to the east into the Tucson Mountains, where Tucson Mountain Park and Saguaro National Park protect the desert environment. A notable cultural landmark is Old Tucson (Replica of 1870), a film set and theme park that reflects the region's historical identity through its period-accurate architecture.

Water management is central to this environment, evidenced by the extensive network of Levees and the presence of Sewage Treatment Ponds near Snyder Hill Road. To the south, Ryan Field serves as a significant aviation hub, while the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum stands as a focal point for natural history education. The map also records early recreation sites like the Gilbert Ray Campground and Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area, illustrating the balance between tribal lands, resource management, and regional tourism in the early 1990s.