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2011 Map of Collins Park

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Collins Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Collins Park serves as a central point of reference in this high-altitude landscape within the Gila National Forest area, where the terrain is defined by the Long Canyon Mountains and the drainage of the North Fork Negrito Creek. The local geography is heavily marked by water management features essential for ranching and wildlife, including numerous catchment points such as Ghost Lake, Coyote Seep Tank, and Aspen Tank. These tanks, alongside natural features like Dutchman Spring and Five Springs, indicate a land where water sources dictate movement and usage.

Transportation through this part of Catron County is facilitated by primitive routes like Bursum Rd and Forest Road 94, which navigate the complex topography of Moraga Canyon and LaJolla Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Pinon Knob provide vertical relief in an area primarily characterized by these deep canyons and scattered meadows. The survey reflects the contemporary land use of the early 21st century, showing how the historic grazing allotment system continues to shape the New Mexico backcountry.