2013 Map of Iron Mountain

About this map

Gila National Forest spans the western reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the borders of Socorro, Catron, and Sierra Counties converge. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and canyons, including the central Iron Mountain and the northeastern Reilly Peak. Human presence is marked by isolated outposts such as Grafton, Sage Ranch, and Moore Ranch, which are linked by remote corridors like NM-52 and Bear Creek Rd. Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, evidenced by the Escondrijo Windmill, Piñon Spring, and drainage systems such as Poverty Creek and Turkey Cr. The map illustrates a complex topography of draws and canyons, notably Edwards Draw and Deep Well Canyon, which dictate the placement of local connectors and ranch access roads in a region where natural features heavily influence settlement patterns and navigation.