2023 Map of Hillsboro Peak

About this map

Emory Pass and the high ridges of the Black Range dominate this study of the divide between Grant and Sierra counties. Centered on the protected landscapes of the Gila National Forest and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness, the map documents a complex system of drainage and trails. Distinctive elevations like Cross-O Mtn and Sawyers Peak overlook a series of steep drainages including Bull Trap Canyon, Noonday Canyon, and the various branches of the Animas Creek system. The network of historical paths, such as the Animas Divide Trl and the Black Range Crest Trl, follows the natural contours of the land, providing a clear record of high-altitude passage through this southwestern wilderness.