2011 Map of West of Avra

About this map

Agricultural and aviation interests define this desert landscape in Pima County. The influence of the cotton industry is evident at the Western Avra Cotton Gin and the Avra Cotton Gin, which serve as local anchors for the surrounding grid of rural roads. This area is a hub for specialized aviation, featuring Palm Valley Tucson Airport, Taylor Field, and the uniquely named The Ultralight Strip. These small airfields are carved out among the desert flora, including regions marked by N Mesquite Oasis Ln. The terrain is characterized by the wide, braided drainages of Blanco Wash and Brawley Wash, which cut through the territory from north to south. A network of trails and named lanes like N Maggies Farm Ln and N Ghost Ranch Trl suggests a mix of ranching operations and desert residences integrated into the basin landscape.