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2023 Map of Black Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gila National Forest and the Gila Wilderness dominate this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas. The territory is marked by essential water infrastructure for livestock and wildlife, including Gap Tank, Jordan Tank, and Trap Corral Tank. The rugged topography is etched with deep drainages such as Railroad Canyon, Wolf Hollow Canyon, and Christie Canyon, while prominent elevations like Black Mountain Mesa and Black Mtn provide significant vertical relief.

Evidence of human access and utility in this remote backcountry is found at the Beaverhead Airstrip and along a system of established paths like the Wolf Hollow Trl and Jordan Canyon Trl. These routes, along with Loco Mountain Rd, provide the primary means of navigating the transition between the forest and the wilderness boundaries, reflecting the area's continued use for land management and environmental conservation.