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2021 Map of Fritz Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Fritz Canyon
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 lands dominate this corner of Greenlee County, where the Blue River carves through a landscape defined by sharp canyons and high, isolated mesas. In the northern reaches, Maple Canyon and Horse Canyon descend toward the river valley, while to the south, prominent landmarks like Pat Mesa and High Mesa rise above the confluence of Fritz Canyon and the Blue River.

Remote water sources such as Tea-Bag Springs Number One and Hobo Spring suggest a history of seasonal grazing and backcountry travel, supported by an extensive network of trails like the Blue River Trl and Pipestem Trl. The map details a rugged environment where survival and navigation depended on finding specific tanks and springs, including Manning Tank and Sunflower Saddle Tank, tucked into the folds of the Sunflower Saddle near the county's southern extent.