2023 Map of Dusty

About this map

Cibola National Forest and Gila National Forest meet in this southwestern landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons and peaks. This 2023 survey documents a remote ranching or wildlife management environment centered around Alamosa Creek and the historical transit route of Old State Hwy 52. The reliance on local water sources is evident in the numerous named cisterns and tanks across the drainage basins, including Outlaw Tank, Hells Tank, and Shreves Tank. High points like Patterson Peak and Rock Springs Peak overlook deep-cut features such as Rock Springs Canyon and Big Pigeon Canyon. The boundary between Catron and Socorro Counties bisects the region, marking a transition in land administration while maintaining a consistent pattern of rugged forest service access roads like Forest Rd 73.