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2017 Map of Escondido Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Escondido Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in Catron County, where the topography is defined by the massive Escondido Mountain and the prominent El Caso Peak. The area is a critical corridor for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which winds through the eastern portion of the quadrangle past Canon del Macho. Water resources are a defining characteristic of the local geography, ranging from the recreational waters of Quemado Lake to numerous livestock tanks and springs like El Caso Spring and Leuba Spring.

The complex network of drainages includes Largo Cr, Escondido Cr, and steep-walled features such as Canon del Leon and Paradise Canyon. Ranching and land management legacy is evident in the named tanks across Baca Mesa and the canyon floors, including Slaughter Tank and High Rim Tank. These features suggest a landscape traditionally utilized for seasonal grazing and resource extraction within the federally protected forest boundaries.