
The Gila River winds through the heart of this landscape in the Gila Wilderness, part of the larger Gila National Forest in Grant County. This terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and high points, such as Canyon Hill and the Pinos Altos Range. Notable landmarks for navigation and land use include the Slick Rock Mesa in the south and the Hidden Pasture to the north, which sits high above Hidden Pasture Canyon. The map reveals the intricate natural topography of southwestern New Mexico, from the seasonal basins of The Dry Lakes to the rugged descent of Hells Canyon. Access is limited to primitive routes like the Gila River Trl and Turkey Creek Rd, reflecting the preserved and roadless character of the wilderness area at the time of this survey.
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1909 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1910 · Mogollon
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1911 · Alum Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · Mogollon
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1913 · Alum Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1950 · Dorsey Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Reading Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Dorsey Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Reading Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000