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2017 Map of Centerfire Bog

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Centerfire Bog and the surrounding high country of Catron County reveal a landscape defined by water management and forest service infrastructure. Spanning the boundary between the Apache National Forest and the Gila National Forest, this terrain is marked by a complex system of livestock tanks and springs essential for survival in the arid Southwest. Notable water sources such as Todd Browning Spring, Cienega Spring, and the namesake Centerfire Creek provided critical points of interest for early ranchers and foresters alike.

The map details numerous man-made impoundments like Corner Tank Number One, Dead Horse Tank, and Freeman Tank Number 2, reflecting the mid-century ranching legacy of the region. Topographical landmarks including Freeman Mountain and the Spur Lake Basin dominate the relief, while a network of established routes like Center Fire Road and Forest Road 106 provide the primary access through this high-elevation wilderness. The density of named tanks and draws highlights the historical importance of local drainage patterns to both the timber and cattle industries.