2014 Map of Cat Mountain

About this map

Tucson Estates and the western edge of Tucson are defined by the dramatic transition from the Santa Cruz Valley to the peaks of the Tucson Mountains. The landscape is a network of suburban development and desert preservation, where residential grids like Drexel Heights and Valencia West meet the foothills of Cat Mountain and Golden Gate Mtn. Critical infrastructure is visible in the form of the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct, cutting across the terrain toward the Saginaw Hill area. Outdoor recreation and local geography are highlighted by a dense system of pathways, including the Yetman Trail, Starr Pass Trail, and Rock Wren Trail, which navigate the passes between summits like Bushmaster Peak and Tumamoc Hill. The map also captures the essential transit corridors that connect these desert communities, such as W Ajo Hwy and W Gates Pass Rd.