2018 Map of Rio Rico

About this map

The Santa Cruz River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and transit between Rio Rico and Nogales in this 2018 survey of Santa Cruz County. Much of the northern terrain is occupied by the Tumacacori National Historical Park, while the southwestern quadrant includes a portion of the Coronado National Forest. This modern mapping reflects the dense residential developments of Rio Rico contrasted with the deep canyons and peaks that define the Arizona-Mexico border region. Researchers can trace the varied topography from Mt Benedict and Cuates-Butte down into Fresno Canyon and Pesqueira Canyon. The map details the transition from rural ranch lands, indicated by features like Cowhead Tank, to the established neighborhoods surrounding Calabasas and the upper reaches of Nogales.