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2020 Map of Cliff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Gila River winds through this southwestern New Mexico landscape, anchoring the neighboring settlements of Cliff and Gila. This 2020 survey illustrates the deep-rooted agricultural and community infrastructure of the Gila Valley, where water management is evident in features like the Clark Ditch and Dam Canyon. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for several burial sites, including the Cliff Gila Cem, Cliff Gila Mesa Cem, and the more isolated Clark Cem located near Dix Canyon.

The terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons and mesas, such as Graveyard Mesa and Ft West Hill, which overlook the river valley. The confluence of Bear Creek and Duck Cr with the main river marks the transition into the higher country of the Gila National Forest. Access across this complex topography is traced through various named routes like Iron Bridge Rd, Airport Mesa Rd, and Hooker Loop Rd, reflecting the modern rural connectivity of Grant County.