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2011 Map of Oracle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high-desert community of Oracle serves as the focal point for this survey of the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The landscape is defined by its transition from established ranching properties like Rancho Linda Vista and Rancho Solano to modern developments such as Saddle Brooke. The area's specialized aviation and scientific footprint is marked by the Little Hill Mines Incorporated Airport and the Biosphere Two Landing Field.

Surface water is ephemeral, characterized by a complex network of washes including Rainbows End Wash, Copper Hill Wash, and Tucson Wash. To the south and east, the terrain rises sharply toward Apache Peak and the high ridges. These elevations are accessible via several points of entry for backcountry exploration, including the Samaniego Trailhead, Lower Oracle Ridge Trailhead, and the prominent Charouleau Gap.