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2014 Map of Mount Fagan

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mount Fagan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Vail and the growing residential landscape of New Tucson occupy the northern desert plains of this Pima County quadrangle. The terrain transitions dramatically from the suburban street grids of Corona De Tucson to the high peaks of the Coronado National Forest, where the Santa Rita Mountains rise toward Mount Fagan. This area is defined by its drainage systems and water sources, essential for the cattle ranching history of the region.

Numerous cattle tanks and springs are scattered throughout the foothills, including Ojo Blanco Spring, Mulberry Spring, and Cemetery Tank. To the east, the Empire Mountains and Davidson Canyon provide a natural barrier, while the southern reaches of the map are marked by the rugged geography of Papago Canyon and Mulberry Canyon. The map reveals the intricate network of desert trails and access roads that serve the transition from mountain forest to the expanding desert floor.