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1999 Map of Baily Points

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Baily Points
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Gila National Forest forms the primary landscape of this Sierra County survey, which highlights the intersection of two major protected areas: the Black Range Wilderness and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. The topography is defined by an intricate network of drainages, including the prominent Diamond Creek and its various branches like Middle Diamond Creek and East Diamond Creek. To the south, South Mesa rises above the surrounding canyons, where essential water sources such as South Mesa Tank and Running Water Spring are located.

The presence of numerous tanks and springs, such as Shallow Tank, Inman Cienega Tank, and Souter Tank, points to the vital role of water management for livestock and wildlife in this high-altitude environment. Distinctive terrain features like Round Mountain and the deep cuts of Whitetail Canyon and Seventyfour Draw provide a detailed look at the complex landforms found at the meeting point of the Catron and Sierra County line.