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2011 Map of Dillon Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dillon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The San Francisco River carves a deep path through this portion of Catron County, creating dramatic geological formations like the narrow passage known as The Box. This landscape is defined by its water sources, essential for ranching and survival, ranging from the Frisco Hot Spring to numerous high-altitude catchments such as Devil Tank Number One and Lily Patch Tank. The presence of the Miller Ranch near Warm Springs Canyon highlights the long-standing agricultural use of these canyons and mesas.

Prominent peaks including Dillon Mountain and Monument Mountain overlook a network of Forest Service roads and tracks, such as Forest Rd 49 and Higgins Flat Rd. Named features like McCarty Flat and Bill Lewis Mesa suggest a history of local families and individuals who settled or worked this high-desert terrain. The map's detail provides a clear view of the complex topography between Juniper Ridge and the volcanic-influenced drainages of Geronimo Canyon.