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2017 Map of Gallo Mountains East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Gallo Mountains East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this landscape in Catron County, defined by the high elevations of the Gallo Mountains and Agua Fria Mtn. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including Sawmill Canyon, Bull Camp Canyon, and Headwater Canyon, reflecting a complex hydrological network essential for land management in this arid region. The prevalence of water management features such as Armijo Tank, Waterdog Tank, and Crater Tank suggests a landscape utilized for livestock grazing and resource conservation within the federal forest boundaries.

Transportation through the area is limited to rugged corridors like State Rte 93 and Forest Rd 17, which provide access to interior points like Gallo Lake and Bull Camp Pit Tank. Named springs, including Willow Spring and Costilla Spring, serve as vital landmarks for those navigating the high country. This document provides a record of the mid-2010s infrastructure, capturing the intersection of natural topography and the intentional water-catchment systems built to support the high-altitude environment.