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1998 Map of Porcupine Ridge

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Porcupine Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest dominates this high-country landscape, where a network of remote ranches and livestock infrastructure is carved into the canyon-riven terrain of the Mogollon Rim country. The map documents long-established family outposts like Dutch Joe Ranch, Vincent Ranch, and Dye Ranch, which are connected by a system of forest roads such as Chevelon Ridge Road. These ranching sites, alongside the Nagel Logging Camp Corral, reflect the area's historical reliance on timber and grazing.

Hydrological features are central to life here, with several named crossings like Barts Crossing and Chevelon Crossing providing passage over the deep drainages of West Fork Chevelon Creek and Alder Creek. Recreational and ecological landmarks, including Bear Canyon Lake, Dudley Lake, and Fivemile Lake, are scattered across the ridges, providing a detailed look at water management in a landscape defined by deep limestone canyons and prominent features like Porcupine Ridge.