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1992 Map of Marana

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

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Santa Cruz River defines the central corridor of this Pima County landscape, flowing through a region where desert agriculture and transportation infrastructure intersect. The town of Marana is prominently featured alongside the Marana (Siding), highlighting the historical importance of rail transit for this agricultural hub. To the southeast, the small settlement of Rillito sits near the riverbanks, anchored by industrial activity such as various Gravel Pits and proximity to the heavy-duty transit lines.

Industrial and aeronautical development is evident through the presence of the Avra Valley Airport and a network of irrigation features including an Aqueduct and multiple Siphons. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Avra Valley toward the northeast, where the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains begin to rise. Significant thoroughfares like Tangerine Road and Sandario Road provide a look at the rural grid system that supported local ranching and transit during the late twentieth century.