1967 Map of Fritz Canyon

About this map

The Blue River carves a deep path through the heart of the Apache National Forest, anchoring a landscape defined by dramatic drainages and isolated springs. This 1967 survey captures the area when ranching operations like Fritz Ranch and Stacy Ranch were the primary human markers in this backcountry. The terrain is marked by significant vertical relief, from the heights of Alder Peak and Pinon Mtn down into named draws such as Hobo Canyon and Suicide Canyon. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a network of tanks including Jump Up Tank and Horse Canyon Ridge Tank. For researchers, the map preserves the exact locations of numerous remote water sources like Wild Bunch Springs and Holding Cienega Spring, which supported livestock and wildlife long before modern development altered the region's character.