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2018 Map of Fritz Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Blue River carves a deep path through the heart of the Apache National Forest in this Greenlee County survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and named canyons, including Fritz Canyon, Wild Bunch Canyon, and Rock Tank Canyon. These steep corridors lead to prominent high points such as Alder Peak and High Mesa, while expansive flats like Pat Mesa provide rare level ground in a territory dominated by vertical relief.

Remote livestock management and water access are evident through the numerous tanks and springs scattered across the terrain. Names like Manning Tank, White Saddle Tank, and Hobo Spring suggest the practical history of ranching in the region. Transportation in this high-elevation backcountry is limited to rugged tracks and footpaths, specifically the Ac Trail, Juan Miller Rd, and various unpaved routes like the Pasture Trail that navigate the ridges and saddles such as Sunflower Saddle.