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1967 Map of Marana

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Marana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this desert landscape, linking the growing town of Marana with the nearby community of Rillito. Education is a focal point for the local community, evidenced by the presence of Marana High Sch and a Jr High Sch. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral Santa Cruz River and the broad Avra Valley, set against the rising slopes of the Tortolita Mountains.

Industrial and aviation activities are prominent features on the desert floor, including several Gravel Pits, a Borrow Pit, and an Industrial Waste Pond near the river. Aviation infrastructure is surprisingly dense for the era, with a Landing Field, a dedicated Landing Strip, and an Airway Beacon aiding regional navigation. This survey documents the intersection of large-scale irrigation and infrastructure, noted by the extensive Aqueduct and Pipeline networks that support agriculture in the arid Pima County basin.