2017 Map of Fort Bayard

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the northern reaches of this Grant County landscape, separating the high mining-era settlement of Pinos Altos from the drainage basins of the Gila National Forest. The map centers on the historical grounds of Fort Bayard, including the prominent Fort Bayard National Cemetery and the Fort Bayard Reservoir. This area marks a significant transition from the elevated peaks like Pinos Altos Mtn and Avalanche Peak down into the high-desert residential and commercial corridors connecting Silver City to the neighboring communities of Arenas Valley, Santa Clara, and Bayard.