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1981 Map of Baily Points

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Baily Points
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape along the border of Catron and Sierra counties, defined by a complex drainage system flowing toward the Diamond Creek. The terrain is characterized by broad plateaus like South Mesa and the prominent landmark of Baily Points, separated by deeply cut seasonal watercourses. The network of canyons includes Running Water Canyon and Whitetail Canyon, illustrating the erosive patterns typical of the region's volcanic geography.

Evidence of historical range management and backcountry access is visible through numerous Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that traverse the forest. Remote outposts and water sources, such as the Corral Spring and several identified Corrals, suggest the area's continued use for livestock grazing within the national forest system during the late twentieth century. These features, alongside named draws like Seventyfour Draw, provide specific points of reference for those studying the land use and natural hydrology of this portion of the Black Range.