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2011 Map of Bear Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Carrizo Creek winds through this high-altitude landscape of Navajo County, carving a complex network of drainage systems that define the area. The central landmark of Bear Ridge separates several prominent drainages, including Bear Canyon and the evocatively named Blackie Trap Canyon. Local history is anchored at Scott Cabin, a solitary structure marking human activity amidst the deep canyons and springs that dominate this part of Arizona.

Reliable water sources are critical in this arid terrain, as evidenced by named features like Black Bear Spring and Jumpoff Spring. These water points, along with Deer Springs Canyon and Honeymoon Canyon, suggest a history of seasonal use by ranchers and outdoorsmen. The presence of Dry Canyon Rd provides one of the few improved access points into this labyrinth of canyons, which also includes Steer Spring Canyon and Twin Tree Canyon.