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Catalina Foothills Arizona Map

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

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Catalina Foothills, Arizona

How to Use This Catalina Foothills, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arizona or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Catalina Foothills.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

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

Latitude	32.301872
Longitude	-110.884843
Population	52,401
Density	483.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	85718, 85750
Area Code	520
County Seat	Tucson
School District	Catalina Foothills Unified District

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About Catalina Foothills, Arizona

Catalina Foothills is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 52,401. The population density is 483.5 people per km². Catalina Foothills is located at 32.3019°N, 110.8848°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85718, 85750.

Catalina Foothills rises from the arid floor of the Sonoran Desert, where the light at dusk turns the landscape into a study of violet shadows and burnt-orange illumination. It lies 4.8 miles east-southeast of Casas Adobes, AZ (from Casas Adobes, AZ: bearing 112°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north of Tucson. The terrain is defined by a rugged, sun-baked elegance, characterized by the persistent presence of saguaro and ocotillo reaching toward a sky that often darkens with monsoon thunderheads. The Rillito River traces a sandy path just one mile away, its bed often dry but vital, while the distant Santa Catalina Mountains loom over the horizon like a silent, jagged guardian. Beyond the immediate development, the State Trust Land offers an expansive, undisturbed stretch of desert, providing a quiet reminder of the wild, unyielding nature that persists just outside the residential gates.

Early development in Catalina Foothills was guided by a vision of harmonious integration with the desert’s inherent austerity, favoring low-density growth over the rapid expansion seen elsewhere. The land was shaped by a shift from vast, open range to carefully planned residential pockets that respect the natural contours of the basin. As the years progressed, the character of Catalina Foothills matured, retaining an emphasis on preserving the stark, quiet beauty of the environment while welcoming those who sought a life defined by the expansive, clear air of the high desert. This evolution reflects a steady commitment to maintaining a specific aesthetic and atmosphere, ensuring that the legacy of the desert remains the primary influence on the growth of the neighborhood.

Economic vitality in Catalina Foothills is sustained by a blend of professional services, boutique retail, and a proximity to the intellectual resources of the region, including nearby higher education institutions that anchor the local workforce. Infrastructure is designed to manage the flow of life through the desert, with roads that navigate the subtle inclines and declines of the land, connecting residents to essential commercial hubs. While everyday commerce hums with a quiet, efficient energy, the proximity to the Santa Catalina Ranger District ensures that recreation remains a pillar of the local lifestyle. Even the nearby Flying V Tank serves as a small, functional marker of the human effort to capture and manage the precious water that sustains life in such an unforgiving, yet magnificent, climate.

Culture in Catalina Foothills is marked by a deep appreciation for the natural rhythms of the desert, where residents often gather for annual events that celebrate the specific flora and fauna of the region. The proximity to the Ventura Esperero Trail Twenty-five invites a steady stream of hikers to experience the solitude of the wilderness, reinforcing a local identity tied to exploration and physical engagement with the environment. While the broader region supports spirited college athletics and professional sports, the daily pace in Catalina Foothills prefers the mile-deep silence of the desert to the roar of a stadium. Notable figures who have resided here often sought out the same clarity of light and landscape that continues to define the character of the place today, favoring the quiet dignity of the desert over the clamor of more densely populated urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 296° NW
Flap (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 328° NW
George Mehl Foothills District Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 215° SW
Coronado National Forest (National Forest) — 2.4 mi, 000° N · 1.7M acres
Pusch Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 2.4 mi, 000° N · 57k acres
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (Local Park) — 2.6 mi, 225° SW
Old Fort Lowell Hospital (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 167° S
Red Stallion (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 242° SW
Roadhouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 185° S
Sig Boysen Home Composting Site (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 200° S
Legacy Gallery (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 201° S
The Great Garden Express (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 201° S
Water Harvesting Feature (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 200° S
Cactus and Succulent Ramada (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 200° S
Tucson Desert Art Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 145° SE
Unscrewed Theater (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 189° S
Troubadour Theatre (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 189° S
Arts Express Theatre (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 169° S
Children’s Museum Oro Valley (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 294° NW
Wells Fargo Foyer Gallery (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 295° NW
Museum of Art (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 222° SW
Dr. Thomas Mixner Memorial (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 220° SW
Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 7.0 mi, 030° NE · 415 acres
Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 223° SW
N.E. Corner Adobe Wall of Spanish Presidio of Tucson (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 224° SW
Santa Catalina Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 7.7 mi, 025° NE
Catalina Highway Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 8.8 mi, 031° NE
Saguaro National Park (National Park) — 10.2 mi, 123° SE · 89k acres
Saguaro Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.5 mi, 116° SE · 72k acres
Ironwood Forest National Monument (National Monument) — 22.0 mi, 258° W · 190k acres

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