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1996 Map of Cat Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Cat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Tucson Mountain County Park and the western reaches of Tucson anchor this desert landscape, where the urban edge meets distinctive mountain peaks. The geography is defined by prominent volcanic and geological formations like Tumamoc Hill, Cat Mountain, and the rugged approach through Gates Pass. To the south and east, the Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation and the Tohono O'odham Reservation (San Xavier District) show the complex jurisdictional boundaries of the Sonoran Desert.

Institutional and industrial footprints are evident at Pima Community College and the Amphitheater Quarries. The drainage patterns of the Santa Cruz River and its West Branch are traced alongside established thoroughfares such as Kinney Road and Valencia Road. This 1990s survey preserves the layout of specific local neighborhoods and landmarks like Snyder Hill and Red Butte before the continued expansion of the metropolitan area.