2018 Map of Superior

About this map

Superior sits at the base of the dramatic Apache Leap escarpment, where the high desert terrain meets the complex geology of the Tonto National Forest. This 2018 survey documents a landscape defined by its mining heritage and transit infrastructure, including the Queen Creek Tunnel and roads such as Silver King Mine Rd and Magma Mine Rd that trace the historical routes of Pinal County extraction. The map details the transition from the concentrated grid of the Superior townsite, with streets like N Magma Ave and S Church Ave, to the surrounding wilderness of Queen Creek Canyon and Iron Canyon. Within the forest, scattered water sources such as Pump Station Spring and Bitter Spring punctuate the arid ridges of Silverado Ridge and peaks like Peachville Mtn, indicating the vital importance of water management in this high-elevation Arizona environment.