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2020 Map of Fort Bayard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide crests across the high country of the Pinos Altos Range, anchoring a landscape where mining history meets military heritage in Grant County. At the northern edge, the settlement of Pinos Altos sits among prominent peaks like Pinos Altos Mtn and Cross Mtn, while the southern lowlands transition into the growing residential and commercial corridors of Silver City, Arenas Valley, and Santa Clara.

A central focus of this region is the expansive Gila National Forest, which contains the Fort Bayard complex and the Fort Bayard National Cemetery. The map documents a network of water features critical to this arid environment, including Cameron Creek and the Fort Bayard Reservoir. Transportation and utility infrastructure are well-represented, from the Whiskey Creek Airport to the detailed street grids of Bayard and Rosedale, illustrating the modern footprint of these historic southwestern mining and ranching communities.