1977 Map of Bear Ridge

About this map

Fort Apache Indian Reservation encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the drainage systems of Carrizo Creek and Deer Springs carve through complex canyon terrain. The map reflects a period of intensive land management by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, documenting a network of historic transportation routes including the Rim Road and numerous segments of Pack Trail and Jeep Trail that traverse the ridges. Local landmarks such as Scott Cabin provide rare evidence of fixed habitation in this remote region. The topography is defined by prominent features like Bear Ridge and Cibecue Ridge, which separate distinct drainages such as Honeymoon Canyon and Blackie Trap Canyon. These labels suggest a landscape historically utilized for livestock and seasonal movement, supported by scattered water sources like Black Bear Spring and Jumpoff Spring.