2020 Map of John Kerr Peak

About this map

John Kerr Peak rises as a central landmark within the high-elevation landscape of the Gila National Forest. This section of the Tularosa Mountains is defined by a dense network of water-management features and seasonal drainages, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through complex terrain. The map reveals an intricate system of upland tanks and springs, including Damian Spring, Dark Canyon Spring, and Willow Spring, which provided essential water sources for livestock and wildlife in this remote territory. From the northern heights of Wagontongue Mtn down through the deep cuts of Govina Canyon and Wine Canyon, the landscape is partitioned by forest service routes like Forest Rd 47. These labels reflect a long history of range management and resource use in the New Mexico backcountry.