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2023 Map of Bell Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, defined by a complex network of ridges and drainage canyons. The namesake Bell Peak stands as a central landmark, flanked by the deep cuts of Patterson Canyon and Rincon Canyon. This area is characterized by its vital water management features, essential for supporting livestock and wildlife in the arid high desert. Named water catchments such as Upper Barreras Tank, Lower Barreras Tank, and the East Sanchez Tank are distributed across the terrain, reflecting the long-standing ranching history of the region.

Evidence of local heritage and infrastructure is anchored by Bursum Rd, which provides access to the Horse Springs Bible Cem. To the south, the landscape transitions toward Patterson Lake and the nearby Paterson Spring and Solstice Spring. The map documents a rugged environment where natural features like Cross Ridge and Flat Ridge dictate the movement of water through systems like Dark Canyon and South Fork Alamocita Canyon.