1996 Map of West of Marana

About this map

The Avra Valley desert landscape west of Marana is defined by an intricate network of desert watercourses that feed toward the Santa Cruz River in the northeast. This 1996 update reveals the established agricultural and residential grid south of the river, centered around the Avra Valley Sch and several prominent Gravel Pits. The western edge of the map transitions into the protected desert lands of the Ironwood Forest National Monument, where the terrain rises out of the valley floor. Transportation and infrastructure are anchored by the north-south corridors of Trico Road and Aguirre Road, while the settlement of Naviska sits near the northern boundary. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between human development, including extensive Pipelines, and the natural drainage systems like Brawley Wash and Robles Wash.