1967 Map of Fritz Canyon

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the Blue River carves a deep valley through complex mountainous terrain. The map documents a rugged corner of Greenlee County defined by an extensive network of springs and stock tanks, such as Rattlesnake Spring and Yellowstone Tank, which supported the local ranching economy. Remote outposts like Fritz Ranch and Stacy Ranch are the primary human landmarks in a region largely navigated by a Pack Trail and various Jeep Trails. From the heights of Alder Peak down to the drainage of Cienega Creek, the map illustrates a topography of named canyons including Maple Canyon and Fritz Canyon. The presence of features like Holding Cienega Spring and Mud Springs highlights the critical importance of water sources in this high-elevation desert environment during the late twentieth century.