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2021 Map of Dix Creek

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Dix Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this landscape in Greenlee County, where high plateaus and deep drainages define the canyon country of eastern Arizona. The Blue River carves through the northern half of the quadrangle, flanked by prominent landforms such as Pat Mesa and High Mesa. The network of water sources is extensive for this arid region, featuring numerous cattle tanks and springs such as Yellowjacket Spring, Malpais Spring, and Salt Ground Tank.

Remote trails like the Pat Mountain Trail and Hickey Springs Trail navigate the steep topography between Sunflower Mesa and Dix Mesa. The map reveals a complex system of named canyons including Frisco Canyon and White Rock Canyon, which feed into the primary river systems. This 2021 survey provides a contemporary record of land management and natural features within the national forest, illustrating the persistent importance of water management through sites like the Big Tank Series.