2011 Map of Sabino Canyon

About this map

Sabino Creek flows through the center of this landscape, marking a sharp transition between the dense residential expansion of northeast Tucson and the protected wilderness of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The map illustrates the 2011 suburban footprint as it meets the foothills, where streets like N Sabino Canyon Rd and E Snyder Rd terminate at the mouths of steep drainages. Within this mountain-desert interface, the Fenster School and a small local Airport sit near the base of the peaks, while the Sabino Dam Overlook Picnic Area serves as a gateway to the canyons above. Further north, the terrain becomes increasingly complex, characterized by landmarks such as Thimble Peak, McFall Crags, and Geronimo Meadow. This survey provides a precise record of water sources in the arid environment, from the Sabino Lake reservoir to high-elevation points like Mormon Spring and Gibbon Springs.