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1991 Map of Strayhorse

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Strayhorse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Apache National Forest provides the setting for this remote high-altitude landscape, where land management and recreation facilities define the human presence. The Strayhorse F/S Station and the Blue Peak Lookout Tower highlight the importance of fire observation and forestry operations in this rugged interior. The terrain is marked by a complex network of canyons and peaks, including Raspberry Peak and Sawed Off Mountain, which overlook deep drainages like McKittrick Creek and East Eagle Creek.

Evidence of ranching and early settlement infrastructure appears in labels like Hagen Corral, Walnut Tank, and Burnt Corral Draw. These water-gathering points and enclosures, often linked only by 4WD trails, suggest a lifestyle dictated by the vertical relief and the seasonal availability of water at features such as Butterfly Cienega and Crabtree Spring. The map captures a moment of active forest use at established sites like the Strayhorse Campground and KP Cienega Campground.