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2017 Map of Canyon Hill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Canyon Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this landscape of the Southwest, defined by the deep drainage systems of the Gila River and its numerous side canyons. The terrain transitions from the heights of the Pinos Altos Range down to significant landforms like Slick Rock Mesa and Canyon Hill. This 2017 survey details a remote area where water sources are vital landmarks, evidenced by named points such as The Dry Lakes, Cottonwood Spring, and Dog Spring.

Evidence of human movement and land use appears along Turkey Creek Rd and within the Hidden Pasture area, which sits tucked between Skeleton Canyon and Cave Canyon. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, including Utah Bill Canyon and Shelley Canyon, reflect a history of local ranching and prospecting. The complex network of ridges, such as Goose Lake Ridge, and deep cuts like Hells Canyon illustrate the geological character of Grant County prior to recent environmental shifts.