1967 Map of Dutch Blue Creek

About this map

H U Bar Ranch sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape within the Apache National Forest, where the Blue River carves a deep path through the terrain. The 1967 field check records a remote network of trails and primitive water sources, including North Bull Creek Tank and Benton Tank, supporting the isolated livestock operations and seasonal cabins of Greenlee County. Notable landmarks such as Hannah Hot Spring and White Rocks Cabin signify a pocket of human activity amidst the deep canyons of Dutch Blue Creek and Tornado Canyon. The land is characterized by distinctive formations like the H U Bar Box and the wide expanse of Prairie Beehler, illustrating the varied topography of the Mogollon Rim country before modernization altered these traditional ranching routes.