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1951 Map of Blue House Mtn

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Blue House Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Salt River carves a deep, winding path through this 1951 Arizona landscape, serving as a natural boundary between the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the San Carlos Indian Reservation. This terrain is defined by its complex geological features and mining history, with operations like the Apache Mine, Fiber King Mine, and Regal Mine dotting the canyon slopes. Ancient history is also present in the form of the Cliff Dwelling and Sanrace Cliff Dwellings located near the river's edge.

Transportation and commerce are concentrated in the southeast, where the community of Seneca and the Jimana Inn sit near the highway. The map meticulously documents the drainage patterns of Cibecue Creek and Canyon Creek, while prominent landmarks like Blue House Mtn and Bear Mountain rise above the ridgelines. The river itself makes a dramatic turn at Mule Hoof Bend, illustrating the intense erosion that has shaped this part of the Crook National Forest.