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2023 Map of Gold Hill

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gold Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gold Hill rises as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation landscape along the border of Hidalgo and Grant counties. The terrain is defined by its water-management history, with numerous tanks such as Monarch Tank, Apache Tank, and Peterson Tank providing essential catchments for livestock and wildlife. These artificial features contrast with natural sources like Hoodoo Spring and Peterson Spring, illustrating the logistical challenges of ranching and survival in this arid environment.

The presence of the Gold Hill Cem suggests a history of local settlement or mining activity near the mountain's base. Navigation through the complex of ridges and canyons, including Apache Canyon and Z X Canyon, is facilitated by a network of ranching roads like WD Ranch Rd and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl. Much of the eastern portion of the map is protected as part of the Gila National Forest, preserving the character of peaks such as Walker Mtn and Hornbrook Mtn.