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2021 Map of Twin Buttes

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Twin Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Twin Buttes and the surrounding desert landscape south of Tucson are defined by prominent geological features and a distinct pattern of residential and aviation development. The terrain is anchored by significant elevations including Mineral Hill, Helmet Peak, and White Hill, while the drainage of the area is carved by several ephemeral watercourses like Marjorie Wash and Angelica Wash.

Settlement patterns show the community of San Xavier to the north and the expanding footprint of Sahuarita in the east. Genealogy and local history researchers can locate the Twin Buttes Cem situated near the namesake landform. The presence of both the Flying Diamond Airport and Ruby Star Airpark suggests a specialized aviation-oriented residential layout, with streets like W Heathrow Way and W Ruby Star Dr serving these landing strips. Cultural and historical landmarks such as Indian Kitchen and Whitcomb Hill provide further points of interest in this Pima County landscape.