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2014 Map of Blue

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Blue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Arizona and New Mexico, where the small settlement of Blue sits along the banks of the Blue River. The terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons and high ridges, including Steeple Canyon and Chimney Rock Canyon. Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Jones Cem, located near South Canyon.

The presence of high-elevation points like Whiterocks Mountain and Saddle Mountain suggests a land of dramatic relief, further evidenced by features such as Devils Monument and Bonanza Bill Point. Water sources are critical in this environment, represented by numerous springs and tanks including Stateline Tank and Maverick Spring, which supported the remote ranching and foresting operations of the region.