Tucson Map / Location

Arizona's second most populated city also is the location of the University of Arizona and its metropolitan area is often called the "Optic Valley" as it is a large optic manufacturing center.Tucson originated with the establishment of a military fort in 1775. Popular attractions are the Old Tucson Studios, Fort Lowell, Trail Dust Town, University of Arizona Art Museum, Centennial Hall, Tucson Museum of Art and the nearby Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.