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2013 Map of Canteen Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Canteen Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the high desert and canyon country of this Grant County landscape, where the Gila River cuts through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. The map documents a rugged riverine economy and settlement pattern defined by water access, notably the Upper Gila Ditch and natural water sources like Cherry Spring and Juniper Spring. The presence of the Maldonado Cem near Maldonado Canyon provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local family history in this remote area.

Transportation is limited to primitive routes like Box Canyon Rd and Turkey Creek Rd, which navigate between prominent landforms such as Watson Mtn and Wild Horse Mesa. The terrain is deeply incised by complex drainage systems, including Mogollon Cr and the namesake Canteen Canyon, illustrating the challenging topography that shaped land use and conservation efforts in New Mexico's Gila wilderness area during the early 21st century.