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Catalina Arizona Map

Explore Catalina, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of Catalina, Arizona

City	Catalina
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Pima County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	32.484779
Longitude	-110.899712
Population	7,551
Density	206.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	85739, 85738
Area Code	520
County Seat	Tucson
School District	Amphitheater Unified District

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About Catalina, Arizona

Catalina is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,551. The population density is 206.2 people per km². Catalina is located at 32.4848°N, 110.8997°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85739, 85738.

Catalina reveals its presence through the stark, sun-drenched beauty of the Sonoran desert floor. It lies 3.1 miles southwest of Saddlebrooke, AZ (from Saddlebrooke, AZ: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-northeast of Oro Valley. The Big Wash carves a shallow, dry path through the landscape, serving as a vital artery for the desert vegetation that clings to its banks. Ten miles distant, the Santa Catalina Mountains rise against the horizon like a jagged, violet crown. To the west, the subtle depression of Tascal Ravine breaks the flat expanse, while Chalk Reservoir offers a rare, shimmering stillness three miles away. The quality of light here at dusk turns the saguaro and ocotillo into silhouettes of ink against a bruised, amber sky.

Catalina carries the weight of a land shaped by deep, arid silence and the slow accumulation of human endeavor. Its economy draws strength from the resilience of small enterprises and the steady pulse of local trade that sustains those who choose to live in such an exacting climate. The history of the area is written in the hard-packed earth and the quiet persistence of those who worked the ranchlands and mining claims that once defined the regional character. While modern commerce has moved toward service and professional support, the grit of the early settlers remains a quiet influence on how business is conducted today. The people of Catalina recognize that their prosperity is tied to an efficient use of limited water and the careful stewardship of the surrounding desert. This industrious spirit ensures that the neighborhood maintains a sturdy, functional independence amidst the heat.

Catalina maintains a cultural character defined by a profound respect for the wide, open spaces of the high desert. Residents often gather at the Catalina Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center, where the community finds a central place to share stories and organize local affairs. For those seeking the solitude of the wilderness, the Cargodera Canyon Six Trail provides a path into the rugged terrain that begins five miles away. Farther afield, the Santa Catalina Ranger District acts as a guardian for the delicate forest ecosystems that anchor the nearby highlands. Life here moves in harmony with the monsoon thunderheads that build over the Mogollon Rim, bringing a fleeting, fragrant intensity to the dry air. Though it is a place of quiet reflection rather than grand spectacle, Catalina offers a grounded existence for those who favor the profound stillness of the American West.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Catalina Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 140° SE
Flap (Local Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 140° SE
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 092° E
Coronado Middle School Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 252° W
Coronado National Forest (National Forest) — 1.4 mi, 099° E · 1.7M acres
Catalina Mountain School (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 231° SW
Catalina Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 315° NW
SaddleBrooke Two Arts and Crafts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 004° N
Proposed Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 048° NE
Artisan Center (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 244° SW
Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 244° SW
Pusch Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 3.2 mi, 173° S · 57k acres
Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 5.7 mi, 124° SE · 415 acres
Catalina Highway Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 6.2 mi, 119° SE
The Window (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 162° S
Southern Belle Mine (Historic Ruins) — 10.6 mi, 064° NE
Miner's Grave (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 063° NE
Geology Wall (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 205° SW
Wells Fargo Foyer Gallery (Gallery) — 11.1 mi, 205° SW
Children’s Museum Oro Valley (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 205° SW
Crested Saguaro (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 205° SW
Incinerated Ridge (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 119° SE
Wildlife Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 12.9 mi, 050° NE
Saguaro National Park (National Park) — 15.7 mi, 225° SW · 89k acres
Roadhouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 16.1 mi, 178° S
Legacy Gallery (Gallery) — 16.3 mi, 182° S
Tucson Desert Art Museum (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 168° S
Unscrewed Theater (Arts Centre) — 17.2 mi, 179° S
The Community Playhouse (Theatre) — 17.2 mi, 195° S
Saguaro Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.5 mi, 230° SW · 72k acres

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