2017 Map of Big Gyp Mountain

About this map

Big Gyp Mountain and the Gyp Hills anchor this high-elevation landscape in the San Andres Mountains of Sierra County. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems, including Cottonwood Canyon in the north and the converging Soldier Hole Canyon and Bear Den Canyon to the south. Water sources, vital for land management in this arid region, are scattered throughout the quadrangle at sites like Buckhorn Tank, Smith Springs, and Upper Grapevine Spring. Transport across the area relies on a network of designated routes such as WSMR P Route 5 and WSMR S Route 321, which navigate through topographic landmarks like Big Gap. This survey documents the intersection of natural drainage basins and man-made infrastructure within the broader mountain range.