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2017 Map of Crosby Springs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Crosby Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high-elevation terrain of Cibola National Forest defines this region, where the Datil Mountains and Crosby Mountains meet. The landscape is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management features, including Government Tank, Pine Park Tank, and the eponymous Crosby Springs, which were essential for maintaining life and livestock in this arid environment. These scattered water sources suggest a history of seasonal grazing and small-scale ranching operations typical of the Catron County highlands.

Residential history is anchored by the Homestead settlement in the southeast and the isolated Webster Place to the east. Modern land use is evident in the naming of local access routes like Swingle Canyon Rd and the Homestead Trl. From the peaks of E Sugarloaf Mtn and Anderson Mtn down through the depths of White House Canyon, the map reveals a remote area where human presence is marked by named windmills like Sweeten Windmill and numerous named draws.