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2017 Map of Cat Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Bent settlement sits along the southern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains rise toward the north. This 2017 survey reveals an arid environment defined by seasonal water sources and significant topographical shifts, ranging from the flat expanses of White Flat to prominent peaks like Cat Mountain and Coyote Peak. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Tecolote Canyon and Rinconada Canyon, which channel water from the surrounding heights toward the Tularosa Cr.

Surface water is a critical feature here, appearing in the form of named springs and tanks. Remote locations like Aguilar Spring, Maxwell Spring, and Coyote Spring are vital markers for those studying the land's history of ranching or movement. Movement through the area is primarily facilitated by unpaved routes such as Coyote Canyon Rd and Gato Mountain Rd, illustrating the persistence of a sparsely populated, rugged ranching economy in this corner of Otero County.