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2018 Map of Dix Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The confluence of high desert plateaus and deeply carved canyons defines this portion of the Apache National Forest in Greenlee County. Dominating the central and eastern landscape are the expansive reaches of Sunflower Mesa and Dix Mesa, which overlook the rugged drainages of the Blue River and the San Francisco River. The terrain is marked by numerous water sources critical to this arid environment, ranging from the isolated Hickey Spring to the strategically placed Big Tank Series Number One.

Evidence of historical movement through these canyons is preserved in the Blowout Trail and various unnamed paths that navigate the elevation changes between landmarks like Pat Mtn and Seep Spring Mtn. Geologically distinct formations such as Table Top and Frisco Bluff provide significant orientation points within the complex network of gulches and canyons, including Hog Canyon and Hackberry Gulch, reflecting a landscape shaped by seasonal water flow and long-standing ranching or forest management utility.