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2020 Map of Circle Mesa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Circle Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Gila National Forest dominates this landscape in Grant County, where high mesa tops and deep drainages define the transition between the Big Burro Mountains and the Little Burro Mountains. The map traces a significant portion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it traverses the region, cutting through the southern portion of the sheet near Fleming Canyon. The drainage patterns of the Mangas Valley are clearly articulated, showing how Mangas Creek is fed by various seasonal sources including Ash Spring and Cane Spring.

Evidence of the area's movement and exploration is found in the network of routes like the Mogollon Trl and various forest roads. From the elevation of Circle Mesa in the north to the heights of Treasure Mtn in the east, the topography reveals a complex system of canyons such as Blacksmith Canyon and Saddle Rock Canyon. These landforms provided the primary corridors for early ranching and passage through this portion of southwest New Mexico.