The National Park Service is pleased to share the development of a new comprehensive trail map from Tucson to Nogales. This map highlights the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Santa Cruz River Valley and all of our great partners doing great work along the Anza Trail. Check it out below!
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Pima and Santa Cruz Counties
The corridor of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail follows Santa
Commemorating the Cruz River and the Spanish expedition to settle Alta in 1775-1776
California.
Santa Cruz River Valley: Birthplace of the Anza Trail
Much of the story of the Anza Trail can be seen in the Santa Cruz River Valley.
Distinct Culture: These are the ancestral homelands of the O’odham people. The intersection of Spanish colonization and indigenous culture can be experienced at Mission San Xavier del Bac.
Families and Sacrifice: The 30 families of the Anza Expedition took great risks for a chance at a better life. The only person who died on this long and dangerous journey was a mother giving birth near Kanoa Ranch.
Military: Tubac Presidio State Historical Park and Museum tells the story of military life on the Spanish colonial frontier.
Recreation: Enjoy miles of trails managed by the Anza Trail Coalition of Arizona and Pima County.
Faith: At Tumacacori National Historical Park, consider the role faith and religion played in Spanish colonization.
Nature: Las Lagunas de Anza preserves wetlands that served as campsites for the Anza expedition. Enjoy mesquite bosques, riparian habitat, expansive views, and wildlife along the trail.
This map is for entertainment purposes only. The information displayed is
Information obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, accuracy is not guaranteed.
The National Park Service does not own or manage land or resources
Related to trails; rather, we work in cooperation with public authorities.
nonprofit organizations, private landowners, volunteers,
Those who maintain, build, authenticate, protect, and interpret the Anza Trail.
Contact land managers for up-to-date trail conditions.
before hitting the trail. If you need help, please contact us
juba_info@nps.gov.
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