2018 Map of Oro Valley

About this map

Coronado National Forest and the towering summits of the Santa Catalina range dominate the eastern half of this landscape, rising sharply above the desert floor. The map highlights the significant elevation changes from the wash beds to the peaks of Bighorn Mtn and Mt Kimball. Deep drainage systems like Cargodera Canyon and Romero Canyon carve through the mountain front, funneling water toward the Big Wash and Cañada del Oro ephemeral watercourses. In the valley, the expansion of residential street networks around Catalina and Oro Valley meets the natural boundary of the wilderness, where recreational landmarks like the 50-Year Trail and Pima Canyon offer transition into the protected highlands. This edition also documents the specialized infrastructure of La Cholla Airpark and the complex system of washes, such as Sahuarita Wash and Sutherland Wash, that define the local hydrologic character.