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1995 Map of Crosby Springs

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Crosby Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the high country of the Crosby Mountains and the Datil Mountains, where a network of water improvements sustained the region's ranching operations. The landscape is deeply carved by systems like White House Canyon and Thompson Canyon, features that dictate the movement of both water and livestock. Unlike more developed areas, this territory is defined by its isolated infrastructure, including name-specific infrastructure such as Jennies Well, Stewart Well, and Sawmill Well.

A notable historical marker, the Flying V No 1 Windmill Grave, sits west of Flying V Draw, suggesting the deep local roots of ranching families in this part of Catron County. Pockets of habitation like Baldwin Cabin and the Pine Park area are nestled near reliable water sources like White House Springs. The presence of the Gravel Pit near Slaughter Canyon points to the maintenance of the primitive road network necessary to service these remote outposts.