2014 Map of Dutch Blue Creek

About this map

The Blue River drainage carves through the high country of the Apache National Forest in this topographic survey. Centered on the settlement at H U Bar Box, the landscape is defined by its complex network of seasonal creeks and named springs. Notable terrain features like Government Mesa and Paint Rock Prairie rise above deeply incised canyons, including Ladrone Canyon and Rousensock Canyon. The distribution of water resources such as Winter Cabin Spring, Ladison Spring, and N Bull Cr Tank reveals the vital points for ranching and forest management in this corner of Greenlee County. Towards the south, the terrain ascends toward Alder Peak, while the northeast is marked by the broad depression of Bonehead Basin. The map captures a detailed inventory of the riparian and highland features that sustain life in this arid high-elevation environment.