2013 Map of Hendricks Peak

About this map

Hendricks Peak rises as a prominent landmark within the Gila National Forest, anchoring a high-country landscape defined by deep drainages and cattle-ranching infrastructure. The Mimbres River and its East Fork carve through the terrain, supported by an extensive network of water catchments such as Kelly Mesa Tank, Lake Superior Tank, and Juan Mesa Tank Number Two. These features, along with the Bear Canyon Reservoir, reveal the critical importance of water management in this arid Grant County highlands. Forest access is provided by primitive routes including Mc Knight Rd and Rocking Spear Ranch Rd, which connect the mesas and canyons. From the elevation of Kelly Mesa to the designated area of Rabb Park, the map illustrates a balance between protected public lands and the legacy of seasonal grazing operations.