2014 Map of Dix Creek

About this map

The Apache National Forest dominates this Greenlee County landscape, where the Blue River winds through deep canyons and high plateaus. The map details a sophisticated network of water management features, specifically a high density of named stock tanks such as Big Tank Series and Zumwalt Corner Tank, which speak to the area's grazing history and the necessity of capturing runoff in this arid environment. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Pat Mountain and Seep Spring Mountain, transitioning into the broad, flat expanses of Dix Mesa and Sunflower Mesa. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including White Rock Canyon, Hickey Canyon, and Red Tank Canyon. For the researcher, the distribution of these named tanks and springs, such as Yolk Spring and Maverick Spring, provide clear evidence of how water access dictated the utility of this national forest land during the early 21st century.