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2011 Map of Escondido Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Escondido Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Escondido Mountain and the high desert terrain of Catron County define this 2011 survey, which centers on a landscape of drainage canyons and isolated peaks. Water management and recreation are central to the area's layout, anchored by the Quemado Dam and the expansive waters of Quemado Lake in the southwest. The nearby Quemado Lake Campground suggests the area's modern role as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Local navigation follows the winding path of Escondido Creek and the arterial Baca Rd, which connects the small settlement of Giles to the surrounding backcountry. Canyons such as Poison Canyon and Canon de Lolo cut through the topography, leading toward El Caso Peak. This map provides a detailed view of the high-altitude hydrology of the region, including smaller bodies of water like Pine Lake and Gabaldon Lake.