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2023 Map of Hay Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in Grant County, serving as the spine for a complex network of canyons and mesas. Located within the Gila National Forest and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness, the area is defined by the headwaters of the East Fork Mimbres River. The terrain transitions from the prominent Hay Mesa to the drainage systems of McKnight Canyon and Powderhorn Canyon.

Modern recreation and traditional land use coexist here, evidenced by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl crossing paths with older routes like the McKnight Cabin Trl. The presence of numerous water catchments, including Thompson Tank, Lincoln Tank, and Kelly Tank, underscores the importance of water management in this high-desert forest environment. Geographic landmarks such as Signboard Saddle and Aspen Mtn provide essential orientation points for those navigating the deep canyons and high ridges.