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2023 Map of Escondido Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Apache National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, characterized by a complex system of deep canyons and prominent volcanic peaks. The topography is anchored by Escondido Mtn and El Caso Peak, with dramatic elevation changes visible through Paradise Canyon and Poison Canyon. Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, ranging from the recreational Quemado Lake on Largo Creek to isolated high-country points like Pine Lake and Gabaldon Lake.

Long-distance recreation and historical transit routes are well-represented by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, which traverses the eastern heights. The map also documents localized infrastructure for cattle and land management, including numerous tanks such as Slaughter Tank and Baca Tank, alongside the Largo Canyon Trl and Escondido Trl which provide access through the rugged interior of the Baca Mesa.