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2017 Map of John Kerr Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

John Kerr Peak rises as a prominent landmark within the Gila National Forest, anchoring a high-altitude landscape defined by the Continental Divide. The terrain is marked by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for high-desert land use, including the Todd Cienega Tank, Banker Tank, and numerous other named livestock or wildlife tanks. These artificial catchments, such as GC Tank Number Five and the Mayberry Tank, are interspersed with natural water sources like Willow Spring and Govina Canyon Spring, illustrating the critical role of water geography in this part of the Tularosa Mountains.

Transit through this area is largely defined by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and Forest Rd 47. The map reveals a complex system of drainage and erosion, with deep cuts like Caguila Canyon and North Squirrel Springs Canyon radiating from the peaks. This 2017 survey provides an exacting look at the modern forest infrastructure and conservation boundaries, including the townships of t5s r16w and t6s r15w, which are vital for researchers tracking land ownership and environmental change in Catron County.