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2023 Map of Cruzville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Tularosa River flows through a landscape defined by the intersection of the Gila National Forest and the Apache National Forest in western New Mexico. This modern survey highlights the small communities of Cruzville and Apache Creek, where the local Apache Creek Cem serves as a primary genealogical landmark for the region. The map reveals a high density of water infrastructure essential for high-altitude ranching and forestry, including the Big Flat Tank, Needlepark Tank, and Mountain Lion Tank.

Named geographical features like Jon S Mtn, Jon S Flat, and Jon S Tank point to the legacy of local figures or family-held grazing allotments in Catron County. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous canyons, from Pole Water Gap Canyon to the evocative Quaking Aspen Canyon, while named tracks such as the Walk-In-The-Past Trl suggest the area's transition from active timber harvesting to modern recreational and historical preservation.