Picture Rocks and the western reaches of the Avra Valley define this landscape on the edge of the Tucson basin. The terrain is characterized by a network of ephemeral watercourses including Blanco Wash, Brawley Wash, and China Draw, which dictate the local topography and drainage patterns. A significant modern infrastructure feature, the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct, cuts across the eastern portion of the map, illustrating the critical water management systems required in this desert environment. Small-scale aviation and agricultural heritage are represented by Taylor Field, while family and ranching history is evidenced by specific road names such as W Garcia Ranch Rd and W Yankee Ranch Rd. The map also captures several local landmarks like BK Tank and the small residential footprint of Avra Valley.
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1925 · San Xavier
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Tucson Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1941 · Cocoraque Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Cocoraque Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · San Xavier Mission
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Cortaro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Tucson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · San Xavier Mission
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Cortaro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Tucson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000