Arizona 82 begins in Nogales, and travels northeast to Arizona
80 near Tombstone via Patagonia. The road is a quick access
to the northeast from Nogales, and also provides access to
Sonoita and Tombstone.
Arizona 82 is one of the oldest highways in Arizona, dating
back to 1927. The 65 mile long road bisects the Coronado National
Forest between Patagonia and Sonoita.
Perspective from Eastbound Arizona 82
Arizona 82 begins here, at Business Loop I-19 (former
US 89). Photo taken May 25, 2003.
Arizona 82 leaves Nogales quickly as it heads northeast.
Photo taken May 25, 2003.
Arizona 82 passes through low brush-covered lands just
outside Nogales. Photo taken May 25, 2003.
Arizona 82 winds to follow Sonoita Creek as it heads
towards Patagonia. Photo taken May 25, 2003.
As Arizona 82 gets closer to the creek, riparian vegetation
becomes more prevalent. Photo taken May 25, 2003.
The Sonoita Creek gorge widens out into a valley as
it approaches Patagonia. Photo taken May 25, 2003.
Arizona 82 enters the town of Patagonia here. Photo
taken May 25, 2003.
Patagonia is a small town located in the Sonoita Creek
valley. The town was founded in the 1850s, and named after
the long-abandoned Patagonia Mine. Photo taken May 25,
2003.
Arizona 82 crosses Sonoita Creek here. Photo taken May
25, 2003.
Advance signage for Arizona 83, 1/2 mile. Arizona 83
travels south to Parker Canyon Lake, and north to Mountain
View and Interstate 10. Photo taken May 25, 2003.
Distance sign to Sonoita and Arizona 90. Photo taken
May 25, 2003.
The Mustang Mountains can be seen in the background
of this photo of Arizona 82 as it crosses the headwaters
of Cienaga Creek. Photo taken May 25, 2003.
Advance signage for Arizona 90, 1/2 mile. Photo taken
May 25, 2003.
Arizona 82 meets Arizona 90 here. Turn left on Arizona
90 to reach Huachuca City and Benson, or turn right to
reach Sierra Vista. Photo taken May 25, 2003.
Arizona 82 descends into the San Pedro River Valley
between Arizona 90 and Arizona 80. Photo taken May 25,
2003.
Advance signage for Arizona 80, 1/2 mile. Photo taken
May 25, 2003.
Arizona 82 ends at Arizona 80. Turn left to take Arizona
80 westbound to Benson, or turn right to reach Tombstone.
Photo taken May 25, 2003.
