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2023 Map of Eagle Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the high country of the Tularosa Mountains in this recent survey of Catron County. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network and high summits, including Eagle Peak and Buzzard Peak. Water management in this arid environment is evident through a high density of man-made tanks, such as Negrito Tank and Five Springs Tank, which support the high-altitude ecosystem and ranching interests.

A network of paths, including the Divide Trl and Wilson Canyon Trl, provides access through the steep terrain of Piney Park Canyon and Kiehnes Canyon. Isolated water sources like Eagle Peak Spring and Deadman Spring remain critical landmarks. While modern roads like State Rte 233 and Forest Rd 94 skirt the edges, much of the interior remains accessible only by these historic trail routes across the Perry Mesa.