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1990 Map of Applegate Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Applegate Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Bear Valley and the high ridges of Applegate Mountain define this landscape in Grant County during the late 20th century. The area is characterized by a sophisticated water management system of tanks and ditches essential for livestock and remote camps in the New Mexico backcountry. Notable landmarks include the Summer Resort and Sycamore Camp, reflecting the seasonal and recreational use of the high country.

A network of family-named features like Willis Dickerson Tank and Foster Draw suggests a history of local land use and ranching. The mapping detail highlights numerous drainages including Blue Creek, Sycamore Creek, and the North Fork of the Gila watershed. This survey, updated with 1980s aerial photography, captures the intricate topography between Black Mountain and the canyon-cut terrain of Thompson Canyon, where early irrigation efforts like the Mud Spring Ditch remain visible on the land.