2021 Map of Bear Ridge

About this map

Bear Ridge and Cibecue Ridge define the high terrain of this portion of Navajo County, where a complex network of canyons drains toward the southwest. Water sources such as Black Bear Spring and Jumpoff Spring are critical markers in this arid landscape, likely serving as historic landmarks for movement through the region. The map reveals a transition of drainage systems, with Carrizo Cr winding through the southwestern section, fed by numerous named corridors like Deer Springs Canyon and Blackie Trap Canyon. The presence of Dry Canyon Rd in the north provides one of the few designated transit routes through this topographical maze, which is otherwise characterized by land units like PB 40 and PB 37. This geography suggests a landscape utilized more for its natural resources and seasonal water than for permanent large-scale settlement.