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2014 Map of Blue Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Blue Mountain serves as the dominant high point in this corner of Coronado National Forest, where high-elevation terrain gives way to the drainage systems of the San Simon Valley. The landscape is defined by its dramatic rock formations and relief, including the jagged profile of The Nippers and the prominent San Simon Head to the northwest. These landmarks have long served as navigational aids for travelers in southeastern Arizona.

Drainage channels such as Keating Cr and E Whitetail Cr carve through the foothills, indicating the seasonal water patterns that dictate life in this arid environment. Ranching infrastructure and accessibility are marked by primitive routes like W Ryder Ranch Rd and S Foothills Rd, which skirt the edges of the forest boundary. Named landmarks like Haystack and Split Rock provide specific points of interest for those tracing historical backcountry movements or topographical changes.