2023 Map of Crookson Peak

About this map

Crookson Peak rises as a central landmark within this section of the Gila National Forest, defining a high-elevation landscape marked by an extensive network of springs and stock tanks. Named water sources such as Dark Thunder Spring, Indian Spring, and McNair Spring suggest a history of livestock management and backcountry survival in Grant County. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Dark Thunder Canyon and Burtcher Canyon, while the presence of Burtcher Flats and Jerky Park indicates flatter clearings utilized amidst the peaks. Transportation across these canyons is facilitated by rugged routes like Brushy Mountain Rd and several forest trails, including 940 Trl and 941 Trl, which connect the isolated tanks and peaks that characterize this corner of the New Mexico wilderness.