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2018 Map of Bee Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bee Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

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Apache National Forest dominates this landscape along the Graham and Greenlee county line, where a sophisticated network of water catchments and natural springs supports high-elevation ranching. The presence of the Double Circle Ranch Airport near the northwestern corner suggests the logistical necessities of managing such a remote territory. Water management is a central theme of this terrain, evidenced by numerous named improvements like Bee Springs Tank, Baseline Tank Number 2, and Pine Spring Tank.

Major geographic landmarks including Sunflower Mesa and N O Bar Mesa break up the canyon systems of Big Dry Canyon and Smith Canyon. Recreational and transit routes are well-defined, with the Eagle National Recreation Tr and Cottonwood Trail providing access through the winding topography. This area represents a classic Southwestern ranching environment where every spring, such as Simmons Spring and Summit Spring, is vital to the local geography.