2014 Map of Tortolita Mountains

About this map

The Tortolita Mountains dominate this landscape, where the Pima and Pinal county lines meet north of Marana. This 2014 survey documents a complex network of canyons and washes that define the area's hydrology and topography, including Jeffords Peak and the prominent Falcon Divide. The map detail reveals how modern recreational paths like the Wild Burro Trail and Honeybee Canyon Loop now trace the same terrain as older landmarks like Cottonwood Spring and Cochie Spring. While the southwestern corner shows the suburban expansion of Marana with streets such as S Carpenter Ranch Rd and E Sunset Hills Rd, the majority of the sheet remains characterized by drainage systems like Guild Wash and Indian Well Wash. This transition from organized residential blocks to the untamed drainages of Dry Canyon and Wild Burro Canyon illustrates the ongoing intersection of Arizona’s desert wilderness and its growing metropolitan fringe.