2020 Map of Bonner Canyon

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Grant County, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through canyons and across ridges. The map highlights a series of complex water-management features for cattle and wildlife, such as Upper East Diamond Tank, Polecat Tank, and Me Own Tank, reflecting the ranching heritage of the Black Range. Named features like Me Own Hill and Rastus Flats suggest local family histories tied to specific land claims and grazing territories. To the south, the topography descends into Black Canyon Box and Falls Canyon, eventually reaching the headwaters of the Mimbres River near Aspen Mtn. This document serves as a detailed record of water sources like Spring Mountain Spring and Meason Tank in an arid environment where such points were essential for survival and commerce.