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2011 Map of Fort Bayard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Pinos Altos Historic District anchors the northern reaches of this territory, where the legacy of early mining is etched into the landscape near Pinos Altos Mountain. A dense concentration of mining claims including the Mountain Key Mine, Pacific Mine, and Manhattan Mine surround the settlement, illustrating the mineral-driven development of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Further south, the map reveals the transition from these upland mining districts to the residential and institutional corridors of Santa Clara and Fort Bayard.

The presence of the Fort Bayard National Cemetery and the Arenas Valley Post Office highlight the established community infrastructure that grew alongside the mining industry. Modern aviation is represented by the Whiskey Creek Airport, while the intricate network of local paths like Goathead Path and Enchanted Trl shows how the terrain is navigated today. Watercourses such as Whiskey Creek and Rio de Arenas define the drainage patterns of this high-desert environment, connecting the mountainous northern peaks to the southern basins.