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2020 Map of Jones Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high-country basins and canyons of the Apache National Forest define this 2020 landscape in Catron County. The area is characterized by a series of high-altitude lagoons and water tanks, ranging from the prominent Laguna de la Manzana and Martin Reservoir to the smaller Gasoline Lake and Laguna Verde. These water sources are critical features in this arid, elevated terrain, suggesting the area's long-standing use for livestock grazing and land management by the Forest Service.

Tracing the drainage patterns reveals the importance of topographical landmarks like Jones Canyon and Cow Springs Draw. Strategic passages such as Knight Gap and the broad flats of Hay Vega provide insight into the natural movement corridors through this part of New Mexico. Numerous named springs, including Tin Cup Spring and Mangitas Spring, point to the essential water points that supported early ranching and regional travel.