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2020 Map of Escondido Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Escondido Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Escondido Mtn stands as a central topographic anchor within the Apache National Forest, overlooking a network of deep canyons and seasonal water sources. The landscape is defined by its rugged drainages, including Paradise Canyon and Cañon del Leon, which cut through the high timberland of Catron County. Significant water features like Quemado Lake and Gabaldon Lake provide rare focal points for recreation and wildlife in an otherwise arid high-elevation environment.

The mapping reveals an intricate system of high-country movement, centered on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it traverses the eastern ridges. To the south, the Largo Canyon Trail follows the path of Largo Cr, passing near El Caso Peak and several vital named springs such as El Caso Spring and Leyba Spring. This network of tanks and springs, including Slaughter Tank and Surprise Tank, illustrates the essential water management required for ranching and forest maintenance in the New Mexico backcountry.