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2013 Map of Gila Hot Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument preserves a prehistoric landscape where the West Fork Gila River and Middle Fork Gila River meet. This 2013 survey of the surrounding Gila National Forest shows the convergence of these major watercourses as they form the primary Gila River south of Gila Hot Springs. The settlement at the hot springs serves as a central hub for the area, connected by State Hwy 15 to the northern reaches of the wilderness.

The map reveals a network of thermal features and named canyons, including the Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Spring and the steep terrain around Alum Mtn. Topographical details highlight the isolation of high-elevation points like North Mesa and Prairie Point, while various stock tanks and named springs such as Dead Horse Spring indicate the long history of land use in this remote portion of New Mexico's Gila wilderness.