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2013 Map of Fort Wingate

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fort Wingate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fort Wingate stands at the center of this mountain landscape, positioned along the edge of the Cibola National Forest. The map documents a rugged high-desert environment characterized by deep canyons and significant geological features like The Hogback. The settlement at McGaffey and the nearby McGaffey Lake highlight the historical importance of water resources in the Zuni Mountains, evidenced by numerous named springs such as Fort Wingate Spring and Milk Ranch Spring.

State Rte 400 serves as the primary corridor through the terrain, connecting the higher elevations near Quaking Aspen Campground to the valley floors. The distribution of stock tanks like Wingate Stock Tank and Sheet Rock Tank across various townships suggests a history of livestock management and land use within the national forest boundaries. This survey provides a look at the intricate network of canyons, including Sixmile Canyon and Milk Ranch Canyon, that define the local topography.