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2013 Map of Goat Camp Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Goat Camp Spring lies at the heart of this high-desert landscape, marking a vital water source along the border between Arizona and New Mexico. The terrain is defined by its deep drainage networks, including Sand Wash, Sanders Wash, and Harris Wash, which cut through the high country surrounding Vanderbilt Peak. Human presence is sparse, oriented toward ranching and local transit, with landmarks like Stevens Ranch and the small settlement at Hunter Flat providing points of orientation in a region of vast canyons.

The infrastructure reflects the intersection of several counties — Greenlee, Grant, and Hidalgo — with the rugged Goatcamp Loop trail and the more established Carlisle Rd providing access to remote features like Charlie Hill and the steep walls of Carlisle Canyon. These routes suggest a landscape where travel is dictated by the natural corridors of the washes and the high ridges of Rim Rock, maintaining a character of isolation even into the early 21st century.