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1965 Map of Eagle Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Eagle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1960s, dominated by the peaks and deep drainages of the Tularosa Mountains. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and tanks critical for land management and ranching, such as Wilson Canyon Tank and Eagle Peak Tank. Central to the area is Eagle Peak, which rises alongside Buzzard Peak, overlooking a complex system of canyons including Long Canyon and Kiehnes Canyon.

Evidence of human movement through this high country is marked by the Middle Canyon Trail and an extensive Pack Trail, suggesting a history of backcountry access before modern road development. The presence of named water points like Eagle Peak Spring, Deadman Spring, and Hidden Spring illustrates the importance of reliable water in this arid environment, while Perry Mesa provides a distinct flatland break from the surrounding vertical relief.