2014 Map of Green Valley

About this map

The Santa Cruz River valley near the southern border of Sahuarita serves as the focal point for this 2014 geographic study, capturing a period of residential expansion alongside longstanding ranching and aviation infrastructure. The western edge of the map is dominated by the sprawling communities of Green Valley and Continental, while the landscape to the east rises toward the Coronado National Forest. This transition from the developed valley floor to the canyon-cut foothills is defined by numerous drainage systems, including Sawmill Canyon Wash and Florida Canyon Wash. Local history is anchored by features such as the Continental Cem and the Continental Airport, which sit near the junction of major thoroughfares like S Old Nogales Hwy. Farther south, the settlement of Elephant Head marks the map's boundary near the mouth of Madera Canyon Wash.