Images Of America: Tucson Mountains

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The Tucson Mountains are located several miles west of downtown Tucson. For thousands of years, this mountain range has been inhabited, explored, and traveled by Native Americans who settled near the Santa Cruz River. Homesteaders, prospectors, and ranchers arrived in the late 19th century, drawn by the area’s close proximity to Tucson and the Southern Pacific Railroad, as well as the promise of land and mineral wealth. During the past 100 years, conservation efforts to preserve and enhance the community’s understanding of this geologic treasure have led to the establishment of museums and parks, including Tucson Mountain Park, the Arizona–Sonora Desert Museum, and Saguaro National Park West. Old Tucson Studios has used the surrounding Tucson Mountains as a movie backdrop for more than 70 years. The White Stallion Ranch and the J. W. Marriot at Starr Pass make the Tucson Mountains a popular destination for visitors who want to experience the rugged beauty and character of the American Southwest.
Specifications
ISBN-139780838579238
PublisherArcadia Publishing SC
Published10/13/2010
SeriesImages of America
Pages128
Dimensions9.50(w) x 11.80(h) x 0.28(d)
Brand
Ingram Publisher Services