Not sure what exactly you were looking for in regards to a map, but this Google Maps points out the location of a school closest to me:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...image&resnum=1
There are different side on Tucson which have a very different feeling. It pretty much depends on what you are into. I used to like to party a lot, eastside and westside can be good for that. I moved up North to get away from all of that though, it is VERY quiet up here and starting at about 8pm at night I can't hear shit. Hence if I had a party here you would be able to probably hear it a mile away.
If you decide on Tucson I know quite a few leasing managers at different complex's that I could put you in touch with. One is at Colonia & Hacienda Del Rio (if you want to look it up). But housing costs aren't that high here, you can usually get yourself a nice house for the cost you are looking to spend on an apartment. If you like to party, might want to check out places like Starr Pass.
I grew up in Tucson which is why I am not in Phoenix. Phoenix is too busy of a place for me, I visit there often, but wouldn't like living there. Traffic can be hell, people are assholes, etc.
Bitches or beaches? Sand sure, but you won't find a beach in Arizona.
