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2020 Map of Cruzville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cruzville sits along the Tularosa River in this Catron County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Gila National Forest meets the Apache National Forest. This modern record reveals a sophisticated network of water management features, critical for the region's ranching and conservation efforts. Dozens of named tanks and springs, such as Mountain Lion Tank and Wild Olive Spring, are distributed across the drainage basins of Second Apache Canyon and Wilson Canyon.

Local landmarks often bear family-linked names, providing a bridge to the area's social history through features like Jon S Mtn, McMahon Spring, and Higgins Flat. Notable for recreational and historical interest is the Walk In The Past trail near the river, reflecting how contemporary mapping preserves pathways through these complex canyon systems. The map also documents the rugged intersections of various canyons, including Red Steer Canyon and Quaking Aspen Canyon, alongside high flats like Big Flat.