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1983 Map of Tucson East

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Tucson East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base dominates the southern landscape of this Arizona quadrangle, creating a distinct boundary between the expanding urban grid of Tucson and the open desert terrain. The residential blocks to the north are densely packed with civic institutions, including Santa Rita HS, Palo Verde HS, and numerous elementary schools such as Booth Sch and Erickson School. The map captures a moment when the suburban expansion is meeting the natural drainage systems of Pantano Wash and Tanque Verde Wash.

In the south, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor runs parallel to an old railroad grade near the community of Littletown. This area is characterized by more industrial and recreational uses, featuring the Tucson Dragway, a dirt bike race track, and the Pima Air Museum. The eastern edge of the map transitions toward the higher ground of Twin Hills, where the dense suburban layout gives way to the winding paths of the Old Spanish Trail.