1965 Map of Bull Basin

About this map

Gila National Forest and Apache National Forest converge across this mid-1960s survey of high-elevation terrain in Catron County. The landscape is defined by a complex network of canyons and named peaks, where water sources like Bull Basin Spring and Nutt Spring supported early high-country transit. Of particular interest to local historians is Pine Lawn Camp in the southeast, situated near Pine Lawn Tank. The map details numerous family-named or descriptive landmarks such as Dave Lee Lake, Joe Green Peak, and Leggett Cabin Spring, reflecting the area's history of ranching and forest management. A single pack trail winds through the central drainages, illustrating the limited accessibility of the canyons before modern infrastructure reached the deep interiors of Saliz Creek and Leggett Canyon.