2018 Map of Strayhorse

About this map

Strayhorse sits as a lonely settlement within the high elevations of the Apache National Forest, surrounded by a landscape of volcanic peaks and distinct cienegas. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, where high-altitude wetlands like Butterfly Cienega, Cache Cienega, and KP Cienega provide rare water sources amidst the timber. A web of forest roads including Co RD 25 and the Highline trail suggests a history of timber management and remote ranching. The presence of the Blue Cabin Ruins north of Blue Peak points to an earlier era of human habitation or forest service history in this secluded corner of the state. Prominent summits such as Sawed Off Mtn and Indian Peak overlook deep drainages like Grapevine Canyon, illustrating the high-relief character of the eastern Arizona mountains.