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2017 Map of Alma

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Alma serves as the primary hub in this southwestern landscape, situated where the San Francisco River winds through a complex terrain of canyons and high plateaus. The region is largely defined by the intersection of the Apache National Forest and the Gila National Forest, preserving a wilderness character marked by prominent geological features like Spurgeon Mesa, Cradle Mesa, and Indian Peak.

A sophisticated network of water management is evident through numerous named tanks and storage facilities, such as the Alma Water Storage Tank and the CCC Tank, reflecting the necessity of water security in Catron County. The map details an extensive system of access routes including Cradle Mesa Rd, White Rocks Rd, and Smoothing Iron Rd, which connect remote grazing areas like Hicks Pasture and Weedy Flat to the valley floor.