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1999 Map of Indian Peaks East

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Indian Peaks East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, defined by a complex network of drainages and ranching infrastructure. Ranching life is evident through the naming of localized water sources like Silver Dollar Tank, Tub-in-the-Flat Tank, and Gibson Well, which provided essential hydration in this arid environment. The map shows the Adobe Ranch and a remote Landing Strip, suggesting the vast distances and logistical challenges of managing land in the shadow of the Gila Peaks and Indian Peaks.

Water management is further detailed through a series of windmills, including the Corduroy Tank Windmill and Sand Windmill, which served the livestock industry. The drainage patterns of Corduroy Draw and Adobe Canyon dictate the movement across the terrain, leading toward the Graves location near Squaw Creek. This documentation captures a specific era of forest management and land use, where natural springs like North Water Can Spring remained vital landmarks for navigation and survival.