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2013 Map of Loco Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Loco Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in western New Mexico, characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas. The Middle Fork Gila River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries like Clayton Cr and Gilita Cr. The presence of numerous water catchments, such as Snow Lake, Three Forks Tank, and Doubtful Tank, points to the area's ongoing importance for livestock management and wildlife in an arid climate.

Loco Mtn serves as a prominent landmark, overlooking a terrain carved by Flying V Canyon and Porcupine Canyon. Early geographic naming is evident in features like School Canyon and Moonshine Canyon, while the high plateaus of Iron Creek Mesa and Aeroplane Mesa dominate the southern horizon. Access to this remote backcountry is facilitated by Loco Mountain Rd and various Forest Service routes including Forest Rd 651.