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2023 Map of Apache Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Apache Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Apache Peak stands as the central topographic anchor of this high-elevation region in Sierra County, marking a landscape defined by deep drainage systems and mountain summits. This area is largely protected within the Gila National Forest and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness, where the terrain drops sharply into Cottonwood Canyon and Hells Canyon. The presence of numerous watering points, including Maverick Spring, Conley Spring, and Bald Hill Spring, indicates the vital importance of natural water sources for ranching and wildlife in this arid environment.

Evidence of human movement through this backcountry is preserved in the Las Animas Creek Rd and primitive routes like the Hermosa Trl. While largely undeveloped, the map identifies specific high-ground locales such as Magner Park and Chacon Park, which serve as distinct landmarks amidst the complex system of draws and mesas like Milkhouse Mesa. This survey provides a precise account of the watershed divide between North Seco Creek and Las Animas Creek.