2021 Map of Blue

About this map

The Blue River carves a deep path through the Apache National Forest on this survey of the high country along the Arizona and New Mexico border. The small community of Blue and nearby Blue Vista serve as the primary human touchpoints in a landscape dominated by dramatic vertical relief and complex drainage systems. Notable landmarks like Devils Monument and Whiterocks Mtn rise above a network of canyons, including Cow Canyon and Lanphier Canyon. For those researching local history or genealogy, the Jones Cem is a significant site located near the river. The map details an extensive system of primitive routes such as the Bonanza Bill Trl and Tige Rim Trl, which connect high points like Bonanza Bill Point to vital water sources like Campbell Flat Lake and Bear Valley Cabin Spring.