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1991 Map of Baldy Bill Point

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Baldy Bill Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Bear Wallow Wilderness and the surrounding reaches of the Apache National Forest define this landscape along the high ridges of eastern Arizona. The terrain is marked by a complex system of drainage and named canyons, including Maverick Spring Canyon, Squirrel Canyon, and McBride Canyon, which feed into major watercourses like Bear Wallow Creek. Human presence is sparse, indicated by the isolated Saunders Cabin and a network of primitive transportation routes consisting of Pack Trails and 4wd tracks that navigate the steep topography.

Notable landmarks such as Baldy Bill Point and a Lookout Tower suggest the area's importance for fire observation and backcountry navigation. The map documents several important water sources for the region, from the Double Cienega wetlands to seasonal flows at Chitty Falls and Horse Pasture Spring. This 1991 provisional survey captures the transition from the San Carlos Indian Reservation into the national forest land, providing a detailed record of the backcountry near the Graham and Greenlee County border.