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2011 Map of Mount Bigelow

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Bigelow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Bigelow and the high ridges of the Santa Catalina Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape north of Tucson as it appeared in 2011. The area serves as a significant recreational and scientific hub, anchored by the University of Arizona Observatory and several specialized settlements like Soldier Camp and Whitetail. These mountain communities are interconnected by Mount Lemmon Rd and the more primitive Old Mount Lemmon Rd, reflecting the complex history of access to these peaks.

The presence of numerous youth organizations and public sites, including the Boy Scout Camp, Girl Scout Camp, and Rose Canyon Campground, highlights the region's enduring role as a retreat. The map details a dense network of water sources such as Juanito Spring and Geesaman Spring which are critical in this arid environment. Natural landmarks like Palisade Rock, Barnum Rock, and Lizard Rock provide distinct orientation points for those tracing historical trails or surveying the local topography.