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1999 Map of Eagle Eye Peak

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Eagle Eye Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Gila National Forest dominates this landscape, where early ranching and mining efforts left a distinct imprint on the New Mexico borderlands. Working ranches such as Ray Ranch, Cureton Ranch, and McCauley Ranch are established near vital water sources like Burro Spring and the Step Canyon Tank. The geology of the region supported varied extraction activities, evidenced by the Mabie Mine, an Open Pit Mine, and numerous unnamed mine shafts and prospects scattered through the canyons.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Chocolate Peak Dam and various check dams situated in drainage areas like Thompson Canyon and Milk Canyon. The topography is defined by sharp elevations, most notably at Eagle Eye Peak and Knight Peak, while the northern reaches are carved by Elderberry Canyon and South Fork Road Canyon. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Grant County and Hidalgo County, providing a clear record of the area's physical and political geography at the close of the century.