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2020 Map of Indian Peaks West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Indian Peaks West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Gila National Forest provides the setting for this high-altitude terrain in Catron County, defined by a complex network of canyons and water-management features. The landscape is dominated by the Indian Peaks and several deep drainages including Railroad Canyon, Whiskey Canyon, and Last Chance Canyon. Because this is an arid environment, the map reveals a high density of man-made and natural water sources essential for forestry and ranching.

Strategic water points such as Bear Springs, Cottonwood Spring, and numerous named tanks like Juan Tank and Middle North Star Tank are scattered across the quadrangle. Transport through this backcountry is primarily via primitive routes like Fire Rd 520, which connects various remote sectors. The presence of a Gravel Pit Tank suggests localized resource extraction to support the maintenance of these forest roads.