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2020 Map of Gallo Mountains East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Apache National Forest lands dominate this corner of Catron County, defined by a complex network of canyons and high-elevation springs. The Gallo Mountains rise through the center of the sheet, where water sources like Frank Spring and Trough Spring collect in the drainage of Headwater Canyon. The reliance on seasonal water in this high-desert environment is evident by the numerous named tanks such as Agua Fria Tank and Gallo Tank, essential for both local wildlife and any historical ranching operations in the region.

Deep canyons like Sawmill Canyon and Telephone Canyon carve through the plateau, suggesting historical utility for early logging or communication lines. The presence of the Top Tank Trail provides a glimpse into the traditional movement through this terrain. Notable landmarks including Agua Fria Mtn and White Rock Lake serve as key navigational points within the extensive forest boundaries of t2s r17w and t3s r16w.