1999 Map of Fort Bayard

About this map

Pinos Altos sits at the northern edge of this Grant County landscape, where the Continental Divide winds through the Pinos Altos Range. The late 20th-century character of the region is defined by a mix of historic mining areas, indicated by numerous Prospect and Mine labels, and the established institutional presence of the Fort Bayard National Cemetery and the Fort Bayard Administrative Site. The transition from the rugged highlands of the Gila National Forest to the valley floor is marked by settlements like Arenas Valley and Santa Clara. Infrastructure including the Whiskey Creek Airport and the Cobre High Sch serves the local community, while the Continental Divide Scenic Trail follows the high ridges. Water sources such as Atlantic Creek and Cameron Creek drain toward the Rio de Arenas, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped local development.