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2023 Map of Bug Scuffle Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Otero County, where a network of named canyons and ridges defines the geography. The terrain is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as Bug Scuffle Hill and the prominent Moore Ridge, which separates the drainage of Escondido Canyon from Ellis Wright Canyon. Water resources, vital in this arid environment, are noted through numerous points like Turkey Roost Tank, Dripping Spring, and Wild Boy Spring, while the Sacramento River flows through the northeastern sector.

The settlement of Timberon occupies the southeastern corner, serving as a gateway to the surrounding wilderness. The map also shows the northern boundary of Fort Bliss, illustrating the intersection of military, federal forest, and private lands. Transportation is primarily limited to secondary routes and primitive paths like the Moonshine Trl and Rim Trl, reflecting the area's use for grazing and forestry. Local history and genealogy interest is found in family-named features such as McCracken Canyon and Danley Canyon, which point to early land use and settlement patterns within the mountains.