2017 Map of Bull Basin

About this map

Aspen Mountain and the surrounding high country of Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest define this 2017 survey of western New Mexico. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water sources essential for high-altitude livestock management, including Bell Park Tank, Leggett Tank, and numerous named seeps like Joe Green Spring and Wet Leggett Spring. The distribution of these water features, alongside the concentration of summits like Maverick Peak and Black Bull Peak, suggests a terrain shaped by long-standing grazing permits and seasonal forestry work. Notable landmarks such as Dave Lee Lake and Horse Mesa provide clear points of orientation within the complex drainages of Colyer Canyon and Buckskin Canyon. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting forest management, from Forest Rd 35 to secluded tanks and peaks named for local ranching history.