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2021 Map of Escudilla Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Escudilla Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Escudilla Mtn dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Arizona and New Mexico, where the Apache National Forest transitions across the state line. This modern survey illustrates a terrain defined by volcanic peaks and high mesas, including the prominent Hellroaring Mesa and Turner Peak. The distribution of water features is particularly revealing for this arid environment, showing an extensive network of specialized infrastructure such as Skunk Flat Tank, Cienega Tank, and Gibbons Lake Tank, which are essential for supporting livestock and wildlife in the backcountry.

Outdoor recreation and legacy trails are well-documented, with the Escudilla National Recreation Trl and Terry Flat Trl providing access to remote summits and ridges like Profanity Ridge. The small settlement at Troweek stands as a point of human activity amidst a geography otherwise shaped by natural landmarks such as Skunk Flat and Lake Erin. Numerous named springs, including Badger Spring and Sawmill Spring, further highlight the critical water sources that have historically dictated movement through these mountains.