2013 Map of Bonner Canyon

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape of the Gila National Forest, defining a drainage system that feeds the Mimbres River and various ephemeral creeks. This area at the Sierra and Grant County line is characterized by its complex network of canyons and water-management features, including Alligator Tank, Meason Tank, and Polecat Tank. The naming conventions here, such as Tom Moore Canyon, Hodge Canyon, and Me Own Hill, suggest a history of individual land use and prospecting common in the Southwestern frontier. Evidence of range management and early travel is found at Aspen Corral and along N Star Rd, providing a look at the infrastructure required for high-country ranching and forest navigation. From the depths of the Black Canyon Box to the summit of Aspen Mountain, the terrain reflects a period of modern forest administration and land preservation.