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2023 Map of Cox Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cox Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cox Peak rises as the central topographic landmark within this high-elevation portion of the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by a series of distinct drainages and canyons, including Z Slash Canyon, Nester Draw, and the curiously named Flying-V-Draw. Water sources are sparse but critical, represented by Jones Spring and Flats Tank, which suggest the historic and ongoing importance of livestock management in this part of Catron County.

Transportation through this rugged terrain relies on a network of backroads such as Saulberry Rd and Greens Gap Rd. These routes, along with Forest Rd 63, provide access to the timber and grazing lands that have long supported the local rural economy. The mapping of township and range lines across the quadrangle provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System structure that governs this southwestern landscape.