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1995 Map of Log Canyon

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Log Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the eastern half of this high-country landscape, where the terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and isolated ranching outposts. The network of ephemeral water sources, such as Texas Spring, Oak Spring, and the Agua Fria Windmill, underscores the importance of water management in this arid New Mexico environment. Ranching life is documented by the presence of Bull Ranch near Slash Canyon and the Thurmond Ranch to the southwest, indicating the continued human adaptation to the rugged topography of Log Canyon.

Significant landmarks like Sugarloaf and the transit route of Greens Gap Road through Greens Gap provide a glimpse into the navigational corridors of Catron County. A small, unnamed Cem (cemetery) located near Greens Draw serves as a quiet genealogical marker for the early families who settled this region. The map also captures infrastructure for livestock and homesteading, including the Henderson Two Section Well, which reflects the spatial organization of land use during the late twentieth century.