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2005 Map of Maness Peak

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Maness Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Maness Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this borderland territory where the Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest converge. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Blue River, which carves through deep canyons and creates fertile pockets for small-scale ranching and remote outposts. Evidence of local community life is visible at the Blue School and the nearby Blue Cemetery, serving the families tied to the Blue River Ranch and the Lazy YJ Ranch.

Transit through this high-altitude terrain is marked by the Blue Crossing on the river and isolated landmarks like Jackson Box and Fogg Cabin. The border between Greenlee and Catron Counties also serves as the state line between Arizona and New Mexico, bisecting features like Stateline Tank #2. High points such as Milligan Peak and Maness Mountain overlook a complex network of drainages including Swafford Canyon and Hunter Canyon.