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1992 Map of Sabino Canyon

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Sabino Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates the northern half of this landscape, where the dramatic rise of the Santa Catalina Mountains is marked by landmarks like Thimble Peak and Rattlesnake Peak. The transition from the high desert floor to the Pusch Ridge Wilderness is defined by deep incisions like Sabino Canyon and Bear Canyon, where seasonal water flow is managed at Sabino Lake.

On the southern plains, residential growth encroaches upon the foothills, yet historic markers remain, including the Southern Arizona School For Boys and the Stone House. The map documents the intricate drainage system of the Santa Cruz valley, tracing the Tanque Verde Creek and its associated Tanque Verde Canal. Near the southern edge, Fort Lowell Park preserves a connection to the area's military heritage, while modern recreational spaces like the Golf Course and Sabino Canyon Road facilitate access into the mountains.