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2023 Map of Eagle Eye Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Eagle Eye Peak dominates this high-elevation landscape in southwestern New Mexico, where the peaks of the Big Burro Mountains meet the southern reaches of the Gila National Forest. The 2023 terrain is defined by a network of drainage features and watering points essential to this arid region, including Live Oak Tank, Bootleg Tank, and Burro Spring. While the northern sections are largely roadless, the southern portion is crossed by the Grant and Hidalgo County line.

A complex system of narrow gulches and canyons, such as Arrastre Gulch and Gold Gulch, hints at a history of mineral exploration or livestock grazing. Historical movement through these canyons is preserved in the naming of corridors like Tyrone Thompson Canyon Road and Knights Canyon Road, which skirt the base of prominent landmarks like Knight Peak and Chocolate Peak. The concentration of named springs and tanks near Mulberry Canyon and Burro Spring Canyon suggests the critical importance of water management in sustaining activity across these remote township lines.