1999 Map of Bullard Peak

About this map

Gila National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in the late 1990s, centering on the Big Burro Mountains of southwest New Mexico. This region is defined by a dense network of canyons and peaks that historically supported both ranching and mineral extraction. The map reveals the deep-seated mining heritage of the district with several named operations, including the German Mine, the Alhambra Mine, and the Hummingbird Mine, alongside numerous unnamed mine shafts and adits scattered across the terrain. Ranching infrastructure remains prominent, documented through family-named landmarks such as the Bar X Ranch and various corrals like Joe Harris Corral and Peak Corral. Water management is critical in this arid environment, illustrated by an extensive system of tanks and springs, from Little Rough Tank in the north to Richardson Tank and the namesake Bullard Spring near the center of the survey area.