Santa Cruz County Map, Arizona
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Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Santa Cruz County is in southern Arizona, bordering Mexico. About 50,000 people live here. Nogales is the county seat and main border crossing.
The county is known for its rolling hills and mountains that cover much of the area. The Santa Cruz River valley is good for wine growing.
Tourism is growing, with attractions like Tubac art colony and bird watching spots. The county has a rich Hispanic heritage.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Santa Cruz County |
| County Seat | Nogales |
| Population | Approximately 50,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Nogales, Rio Rico, Patagonia, Tubac, Sonoita, Elgin, Amado |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 19, State Route 82, State Route 83, State Route 289 |
| FIPS Code | 04-023 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,238 square miles (Land: 1,237 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pima County (Northwest), Cochise County (East) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST), no daylight saving time |
| State | Arizona |
| Coordinates | 31.5291° N, 110.8571° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Santa Cruz River, which flows through the county and was named by early Spanish explorers, meaning “Holy Cross” |
| Major Landmarks | Tumacácori National Historical Park, Patagonia Lake State Park, Madera Canyon, Coronado National Forest, Santa Cruz River, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park |
| Website | Santa Cruz County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Santa Cruz County Topographic Map
Look at how this topo map captures Santa Cruz’s rolling grasslands and mountain ranges. The elevation lines show the county’s position in a high valley corridor between significant mountain chains. Use our zoom tool to get all the details.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Santa Cruz County Satellite Map
Our satellite map of tiny Santa Cruz County reveals surprisingly green rolling landscapes in this border region. You’ll notice the Santa Cruz River cutting through from the north to south.
OUTLINE MAP
Santa Cruz County Blank Map
This blank map outlines Santa Cruz County tucked along the Mexican border. Its small shape reveals Arizona’s smallest county by area after Greenlee.
Neighboring Counties
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Arizona County Map
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