2018 Map of Sabino Canyon

About this map

The sprawling suburbs of Tucson meet the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in this 2018 survey, illustrating the juxtaposition of mid-century residential expansion and preserved wilderness. Established communities like Tucson Country Club Estates and Indian Ridge Estates dominate the lower elevations near the Tanque Verde Wash, while the Coronado National Forest protects the northern terrain. The map captures a complex drainage system where the Ventana Canyon Wash and Sabino Creek descend from the high peaks toward the urban valley. This transition from developed street grids, such as those along E River Rd, to the footpath of the Arizona National Scenic Trail highlights the recreational value of landmarks like Sabino Canyon and Bear Canyon. From the resting place at East Lawn Palms Cem to the heights of Thimble Peak, the sheet documents a landscape defined by its desert riparian corridors and the hard edge of urban growth.