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2014 Map of The Narrows

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of The Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cienega Cr winds through this arid landscape, defining a vital corridor where the Empire Mountains rise to the southwest. The geography is marked by a complex drainage system including Mescal Arroyo and numerous desert springs that historically supported ranching and transit. Notable water sources such as Mescal Spring, Bobo Spring, and the curiously named Bootlegger Spring are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of reliable water in this corner of Pima County.

Modern infrastructure follows the path of least resistance, with E Marsh Station Rd and Frontage Rd skirting the northern edges near the drainage of Cienega Cr. The southern portion of the map is dominated by deep-cut geographic features like Sanford Canyon and The Narrows, where the landform constricts the waterway. This area, largely defined by the intersection of several township boundaries, preserves a landscape of canyons and named tanks like Silver Tank that served as landmarks for generations of travelers and cattlemen.