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2018 Map of Blue House Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Blue House Mtn and Bear Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape in Gila County, where a network of remote water sources sustains the high desert environment. The presence of numerous named tanks, such as Stanley Trap Tank, Grease Bucket Tank, and Ruins Tank, underscores the critical importance of water management for ranching and wildlife in this arid region. The terrain is marked by significant geological features, including Rock House Butte and the deep incisions of Hole Canyon and Rock Canyon.

Navigable routes are few, primarily limited to Co RD 4 and Cibecue Rd, which cross through the mountain passes. The map identifies specific water points like Blue House Spring and Navajo Spring, which likely served as vital stops for travelers and locals long before modern infrastructure. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the drainage of Cibecue Cr and Spring Cr, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed into the larger Salt River Draw.