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2010 Map of Apache Gap

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Apache Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Caballo Mountains define this arid landscape, dominated by a long history of mineral exploration and cattle ranching. The map reveals an intensive mining corridor along the western slopes, featuring various prospects and workings such as the Sierrite Mine, the Hillside-Sierra Mine, and the Mikes Camp Mine. These sites, along with the Southern Caballo Mts Sec 23 Mine and Mary Jane Claims, point to the region's historical value for metal and mineral extraction.

Water management in this dry environment is evidenced by a network of tanks and draws, including Apache Gap Tank, Rock Spill Tank, and Barbee Draw. Settlement is sparse, represented by isolated landmarks like Slater Ranch and the Lyons Homestead, which sit near Hadley Canyon and Rincon Basin. The presence of the Gaume Windmill and Johnson Windmill underscores the infrastructure required to support livestock across the high desert terrain of Apache Gap.