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2011 Map of Tanque Verde Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tanque Verde Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tanque Verde Peak and the surrounding high desert east of Tucson are captured here during a period of transition as suburban expansion meets the desert foothills. The map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and ranching history, with Tanque Verde Wash and Rincon Creek providing the primary drainage for the area. Development is concentrated in the northwest corner with a grid of residential streets like N Freeman Rd and E Speedway Rd, while the eastern portion remains dominated by rugged terrain and primitive sites such as Cement Cabin and Hope Camp.

Notable landmarks like Thunderhead Airport and Thunderbird Ranch indicate the region's mid-century aviation and resort heritage. Farther into the foothills, the map identifies specific water sources and livestock improvements including Aguila Tank and Aguila Corral. The high points of Scotts Knob and Mesa de la Osa overlook a network of canyons, notably Wild Horse Canyon and Tanque Verde Canyon, which have long shaped the movement of people and animals through this environment.