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2023 Map of Brushy Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Brushy 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 encompasses the high country of Grant County, where the Gila River cuts through the southeastern corner of this mountainous region. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, including the deep incision of the Ash Creek Box and the numerous canyons like Clyde Canyon, Blue Rock Canyon, and Moonhull Canyon that feed the river system. Topography is marked by prominent summits such as Tampico Peak, Telegraph Mtn, and the distinctive Elephant Back Mtn.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid environment, evidenced by named springs and catchments such as Pearson Springs, South Black Spring, and Hells Hole Tanks. While the terrain remains largely undeveloped, the map reveals a history of land management through section lines and forestry roads. Local landmarks like Lead Mtn and Pyrite Mtn suggest a geologic interest in the area's mineral potential, typical of the high desert peaks in this portion of New Mexico.