2013 Map of Collins Park

About this map

The Continental Divide crests through this high-altitude landscape in the Gila National Forest, defining a region where water management was historically critical for ranching and forest operations. Collins Park serves as a central landmark in this southwestern Catron County terrain, surrounded by a complex network of artificial water sources like Collins Park Tank, Spurgeon Tank, and Salt Lick Tank. The land is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including the drainage systems of Bear Canyon and Wine Canyon, which fall away from the heights of the Long Canyon Mountains. Local infrastructure is defined by remote corridors such as Bursum Rd and Forest Rd 94, which provide access to isolated springs like Five Springs and Davis Spring. This survey reveals the specialized nomenclature of a working forest landscape, where natural features like Ghost Lake and Pinon Knob exist alongside carefully placed stock tanks and canyon systems.