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2020 Map of Gallo Mountains West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Apache National Forest dominates this landscape in Catron County, where the high peaks of the Gallo Mountains rise over the high desert terrain. The map reveals a remote network of water sources vital to the area's high-altitude ecosystem, including Black Spring, Elderberry Spring, and Turkey Roost Spring. The prominent heights of Gallo Peak and Fox Mtn provide landmarks for those navigating the rugged canyons and flats that define the region.

Evidence of historical presence and movement across the mesa is found in the nomenclature of Jewett Gap and Willie Steel, along with specialized infrastructure like the Jewett Mesa Airport. The topography is marked by significant drainages such as Renfro Canyon and Deep Canyon, while established paths like the Gallo Peak Trail and Top Tank Trail indicate the continued human intersection with this mountain environment.