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2017 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Grafton settlement sits at the western edge of this 2017 survey, marking a point of historical interest where the landscape transitions into the protected expanse of the Gila National Forest. This high-altitude terrain is defined by its complex drainage systems and significant peaks, including the prominent Iron Mountain and Reilly Peak in the east. The map documents a convergence of county lines, where Catron, Socorro, and Sierra Counties meet amidst a network of canyons and draws.

Water management and natural springs appear as critical features in this arid environment, evidenced by Piñon Spring and the C C Tank. A network of unpaved forest and county routes, such as Buster Creek Rd and Escondrio Rd, provide access through the deep relief of Rouse Canyon and Pine Canyon. The presence of numerous named watercourses, including Poverty Creek and Turkey Creek, highlights the importance of seasonal drainage in shaping the local topography.