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2011 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Blue River carves a deep path through Greenlee County in this 2011 survey, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by isolated homesteads and high desert terrain. The area around the Blue Post Office shows a clustered history of ranching and remote habitation, with several named residences such as Lee Cabin, Tolbert Cabin, and Richardson Cabin situated near the river's edge. Further downstream, the valley narrows at The Box, while higher elevations are marked by the Bear Mountain Lookout.

Land use is largely dictated by the complex drainage systems of Steeple Creek and Grant Creek, which feed into the main river channel. Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of established family holdings, including Coleman Ranch, Robart Ranch, and the K Bar K Ranch. This map captures a moment in the modern era where these traditional ranching sites remain key landmarks within the vast topography of Bear Mountain and its surrounding mesas.