1996 Map of Oro Valley
USGS Topo · Published 2002About this map
Oro Valley and the northern reaches of the Tucson basin are defined by a complex drainage system flowing toward the Cañada del Oro. In the mid-1990s, the area reflects a transition from ranching heritage to suburban expansion, evidenced by the presence of Steam Pump Ranch alongside burgeoning residential streets and a Golf Course. To the east, the rising terrain of the Coronado National Forest and Pusch Ridge Wilderness creates a sharp natural boundary for the valley's development. Local education and recreation centers are well-established, including Canyon del Oro High Sch and the extensive grounds of Catalina State Park. Numerous ephemeral washes, such as Honey Bee Canyon and Big Wash, carve through the landscape, illustrating the desert's hydrological patterns and providing significant landmarks for local history and topography.
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Editions of this 1996 Oro Valley Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
Historical Maps of Oro Valley Through Time
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