2020 Map of Bear Mountain

About this map

Bear Mtn anchors the southern portion of this high-altitude landscape in Grant County, where the desert floor gives way to complex drainage systems and rocky ridges. The area is defined by its hydraulic infrastructure and ranching routes, including Moon Ranch Rd and Burchner Place Rd, which connect remote outposts across the high plains. Seasonal water management is evident through features like Mallet Pond and the Upper Goat Canyon Tank, essential for sustaining life in this arid environment. The northern reaches are dominated by the Mule Mountains and deeply etched incisions such as Eliot Canyon and Troffer Canyon. Several significant watercourses, including Duck Cr and Buckhorn Cr, wind through the terrain, suggesting a landscape shaped by intermittent flash flooding and the persistent search for reliable water in the New Mexico backcountry.