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2004 Map of Bluff Springs

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Bluff Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

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Lincoln National Forest land dominates this 2004 survey, defined by a complex network of canyons and high ridges in Otero County. The terrain is shaped by dramatic drainage systems, including Benson Canyon, Wills Canyon, and Bear Canyon, which converge toward the Rio Penasco. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, with numerous named points such as Bluff Springs, Delworth Spring, and Wilmeth Spring supporting the local ecology and historical land use.

Institutional and recreational sites are well-documented, showing the area's development for youth and outdoor organizations. Camp Wehinahpay and Skyridge Camp are situated among the peaks, while the Telephone Trail and Willie White Spur indicate the established path and utility network through the forest. The presence of a Heliport and multiple water tanks suggests the logistical management required for fire suppression and forest maintenance in this high-altitude New Mexico landscape.