2018 Map of Maness Peak

About this map

The Apache National Forest straddles the rugged boundary between Arizona and New Mexico, where the Blue River carves a deep path through the San Francisco Mountains. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape of high-elevation peaks and remote water sources, anchored by Milligan Peak and Maness Peak. The small settlement of Whispering Pines and the Blue Cem offer evidence of human presence in this high-country wilderness, while the Blue River drainage serves as the primary topographical artery. The map provides clear detail of the numerous springs and tanks essential for life in this arid environment, such as Schoolhouse Spring and Stateline Tank Number 2. With elevations exceeding 8,000 feet at Horse Mesa, the terrain is defined by complex canyon systems including Mother Hubbard Canyon and Frieborn Canyon, which transition into open areas like Bobcat Flat.