1981 Map of Tanque Verde Peak

About this map

Tanque Verde Peak and the high ridges of the Rincon Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape on the eastern edge of Tucson. The map illustrates a transitional zone where residential expansion along Speedway Road and Broadway Road meets the protected reaches of the Saguaro National Monument. In the lower elevations, water management is evident through a series of human-made features like La Cebadilla Lake and Lake Gambusi, while the historical cattle industry is marked by Aguila Corral and Wildhorse Corral. Local history is anchored by the Tanque Verde Ranch and Thunderhead Ranch, showing the persistent footprint of large estates even as suburban streets like Calle Aurora began to push into the desert. The presence of the Old Military Reservation Boundary and a small Cem near the ranch provide additional layers for genealogical and historical research.