2018 Map of Blue Mountain

About this map

Blue Mtn and the prominent high ground of Haystack dominate this landscape in eastern Cochise County, where the borders of the Coronado National Forest encompass a complex system of drainages and peaks. The map reveals a high-elevation environment defined by distinctive geological formations like The Nippers, Split Rock, and the dramatic San Simon Head. Water moves through the terrain via Keating Cr and E Whitetail Cr, which carve through deep notches such as Triangle Canyon and Brushy Canyon. Transport into this area relies on a network of unpaved tracks and ranch roads, including White Tail Canyon Rd, W Hilltop Rd, and S Noland Rd. This survey documents a contemporary view of the Chiricahua Mountain foothills, showing how modern access routes like W Airmail Rd navigate the township boundaries and rugged western Arizona topography.