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2018 Map of Chiricahua Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Dehorn and the surrounding high desert of Gila County are depicted in this 2018 survey, centered on the canyons and ridges of the Fort Apache Reservation. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Blue River, which is fed by Blue River Spring and several drainage systems like Pineasco Cr and White Cow Canyon. The terrain rises sharply toward the namesake Chiricahua Butte in the east, a prominent landmark that overlooks the complex system of gulches and mesas.

Water management is a central theme in this arid environment, evidenced by livestock or wildlife watering points such as Hospital Tank and Turkey Roost Tank. Remote access to these interior reaches is maintained through forest or reservation routes including RD 1400 and RD 1500, which navigate the elevation shifts between Rocky Gulch and the river valley. This map provides a modern look at a sparsely populated region where traditional topography and limited infrastructure remain constant.