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1996 Map of Tucson North

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Tucson North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Casas Adobes and the northern outskirts of Tucson are captured here as suburban expansion meets the dramatic southern slopes of the Coronado National Forest. This 1990s record illustrates the dense residential grid pressing against the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, where sharp elevation gains lead to landmarks like Pusch Peak and Mt Kimball. The transition from urban development to protected peaks is stark, punctuated by the seasonal channels of the Rillito River and Santa Cruz R.

Cultural landmarks and community spaces are well-documented, including the Rillito Downs Racetrack and the extensive grounds of Evergreen Cemetery. Smaller local details like Holy Hope, the Animal Cem, and numerous parks like Childrens Memorial Park offer a view of the social geography of Pima County at the close of the twentieth century. The map also tracks the complex drainage systems of Pima Wash and Geronimo Wash as they descend from the desert ridges toward the valley floor.