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2020 Map of Cottonwood Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses this high-elevation landscape within the Cibola National Forest, marking the geological spine of the Zuni Mountains. The terrain is defined by deep incisions and high rims, notably Cottonwood Canyon and the Lookout Mountain Rim. In this arid environment, water management is the primary sign of human adaptation, with numerous livestock and wildlife watering points such as Bill Morgan Tank, Rock Stock Tank, and Slab Pole Tank scattered across the range.

Historical land divisions are evidenced by named tracts like Section Twelve and the expansive The Rincon. Drainage patterns flow through Peavine Canyon and Monighan Canyon, eventually feeding into ephemeral watercourses like Cottonwood Cr. The map also traces a network of high-clearance routes, including Motorized 311 and Motorized 309, providing access to the rugged interior of the Las Tusas Valley.