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Marana Arizona Map

Explore Marana, 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 Marana, Arizona

How to Use This Marana, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Marana, 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 Marana.

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

Latitude	32.465941
Longitude	-111.1354
Population	51,908
Density	165.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	85653, 85658
Area Code	520
County Seat	Tucson
School District	Marana Unified District

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About Marana, Arizona

Marana is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 51,908. The population density is 165.5 people per km². Marana is located at 32.4659°N, 111.1354°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Marana is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 85653, 85658.

Marana stretches across a wide, sun-drenched expanse of the Sonoran Desert where the earth takes on the color of toasted wheat and baked clay. It lies 13.7 miles northwest of Tucson Mountains, AZ (from Tucson Mountains, AZ: bearing 321°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of Picture Rocks. The Santa Cruz River traces a singular, life-giving path through this terrain, its presence marked by the verdant, tangled growth that defies the surrounding arid heat. To the north, the Tortolita Mountains rise against the horizon like jagged teeth, their silhouettes shifting from deep violet to a soft, translucent blue as the day recedes. The air here carries a dry, sharp clarity, and the light at dusk settles over the landscape in long, amber ribbons, illuminating the saguaro and ocotillo that stand as silent sentinels across the basin near China Draw.

Marana emerged from the rugged persistence of those who worked the soil, evolving from a series of agricultural outposts into a place defined by its relationship to the earth. Early settlers recognized the potential of the valley, carving a livelihood from the dust through irrigation and the slow, disciplined cultivation of crops. As the years progressed, Marana transitioned from a dusty frontier stop into a more structured settlement, retaining the quiet ambition of its founders. The history of the land is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring irrigation canals and the steady, patient rhythm of a population that has long respected the constraints and gifts of the desert.

Economic life in Marana pulses with a blend of modern enterprise and the enduring legacy of agricultural production. Large-scale farming remains a vital thread in the local economy, complemented by a growing industrial sector that utilizes the region’s expansive, flat plains to support logistics and manufacturing. Infrastructure projects have steadily refined the landscape, connecting disparate zones with efficient thoroughfares that allow for the seamless movement of goods and people. While the town does not house major universities, its residents frequently look toward the nearby academic centers of the region to foster education and professional development, keeping the intellectual climate of Marana tethered to the wider advancements of the state.

Cultural life in Marana centers on the appreciation of the outdoors and the shared experiences of a growing, tight-knit population. The Santa Cruz River Park serves as a focal point for recreation, where paved paths invite cyclists and walkers to traverse the desert floor under the expansive, cloudless sky. Residents often gather for seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest and the unique desert climate, fostering a spirit of neighborliness that resists the anonymity of more crowded urban centers. While one might look to distant stadiums for professional sports, the true spirit of Marana is found in the quiet, local events and the simple, profound beauty of a desert evening, where the silence is broken only by the distant, rhythmic hum of progress.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — locality lies within
Tortolita Preserve (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 180° S
Cochie Canyon (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 031° NE
Cap Tangerine Road Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 203° SW
Flap (Local Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 190° S
Downtown Marana Sign/Cowboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.8 mi, 263° W
Carpenter Ranch (Historic Ruins) — 5.0 mi, 014° N
Arthur Pack Regional Park (Local Recreation) — 7.4 mi, 143° SE
Saguaro National Park (National Park) — 7.9 mi, 180° S · 89k acres
Ogle Well (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 027° NE
Saguaro Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.9 mi, 185° S · 72k acres
Bell AH1 Cobra Michelle (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 256° W
Auditorium (Theatre) — 10.8 mi, 091° E
Coronado National Forest (National Forest) — 11.7 mi, 120° SE · 1.7M acres
Pusch Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.7 mi, 120° SE · 57k acres
Ironwood Forest National Monument (National Monument) — 12.3 mi, 270° W · 190k acres
Crested Saguaro (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 134° SE
Geology Wall (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 134° SE
Wells Fargo Foyer Gallery (Gallery) — 12.7 mi, 134° SE
Children’s Museum Oro Valley (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 134° SE
Prehistoric Rock Art (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 199° S
SaddleBrooke Two Arts and Crafts Center (Arts Centre) — 14.5 mi, 074° E
Gates Pass (Viewpoint) — 16.9 mi, 173° S
Picacho Peak State Park (State Park) — 17.7 mi, 306° NW
The Community Playhouse (Theatre) — 17.8 mi, 149° SE
Museum of Art (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 147° SE
N.E. Corner Adobe Wall of Spanish Presidio of Tucson (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 150° SE
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 150° SE
Dr. Thomas Mixner Memorial (Monument) — 19.3 mi, 147° SE
JFK Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 19.3 mi, 151° SE

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