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2017 Map of Aragon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Aragon sits at the junction of high-altitude drainages and State Hwy 12, serving as a primary point of human presence in this high-desert landscape. The terrain is defined by the transition between the Apache National Forest and the Gila National Forest, where steep relief is marked by landmarks like Apache Mtn and the Tularosa Mountains. This area relies heavily on a complex network of springs and tanks for water management, reflecting the importance of every drainage for survival and land use.

Deeply etched canyons like Schoolhouse Canyon, Bull Camp Canyon, and Red Steer Canyon segment the forested plateaus. These features, along with isolated water sources such as Orono Spring and Negrito Springs, illustrate a remote environment where movement follows the natural contours of the land. Researchers can trace the layout of early transportation and range infrastructure, including Forest Rd 17 and various named tanks like Jacob Draw Tank.