2018 Map of Bear Ridge

About this map

Carrizo Cr carves a deep path through the center of this Navajo County landscape, defining the complex drainage patterns that shape Cibecue Ridge to the west and Bear Ridge to the east. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by narrow canyons and isolated water sources, essential for understanding the historical land use in this part of Arizona. The map labels several vital perennial or seasonal water points such as Black Bear Spring and Jumpoff Spring, which would have been critical landmarks for early travelers and livestock. Along the northern edge, Dry Canyon Rd provides one of the few named access routes through a labyrinth of side canyons, including the evocatively named Blackie Trap Canyon and Honeymoon Canyon. Geologists and local historians can trace the intricate network of breaks and draws like Deer Springs Canyon as they feed into the main creek system.