2014 Map of Oracle

About this map

Oracle and the northern slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains dominate this landscape, where the high desert transitions into the mountainous terrain of the Coronado National Forest. In the lower elevations, residential developments such as Saddle Brooke, Catalina, and Casa del Oro appear as structured grids against the sprawling drainage networks of Big Wash and Cañada del Oro. The map captures a detailed view of the local infrastructure, including the Az-77 corridor and a complex of local roads like W Oracle Ranch Rd and E Mt Lemmon Rd. Higher in the forest, the geography becomes defined by prominent summits and ridgelines, including Oracle Ridge, Apache Peak, and Rice Peak. Water sources such as Rancheria Spring, Irene Well, and Pig Spring reflect the essential points of navigation and utility in this arid environment, while the crossing at Charouleau Gap connects the distinct drainage basins of the range.