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2020 Map of Bell Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bell Peak rises as a central landmark within the high desert and canyonlands of the Apache National Forest in Catron County. This 2020 topographical survey reveals a landscape defined by an extensive system of drainages, including Barreras Canyon and Rincon Canyon, where water management is critical for local usage. Numerous livestock tanks and water catchments are distributed across the terrain, such as West Boundary Tank, Gate Tank, and the notably named Carrejo Tank.

Evidence of human presence is marked by Bursum Rd and specific watering points like Sotolee Spring and Paterson Spring near the southern boundary. The proximity of Patterson Lake to these springs suggests a historical and contemporary reliance on these intermittent water sources for land management in this part of New Mexico. The map provides a precise record of the ridges and flats, from Cross Ridge to Flat Ridge, that dictate the movement through this high-altitude environment.