1949 Map of Lookout Mountain

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation landscape of the Gila National Forest along the border of Catron and Sierra Counties. In the mid-twentieth century, this territory was defined by remote outposts and mining legacies, notably several inactive operations such as the Silver Monument Mine and the North Star Mine. The presence of the Boiler Guard Station and Monument Park Guard Station underscores the managed nature of these timberlands, while family names like Kline Place, Santana Place, and the Inman Ranch mark the pockets of settlement and grazing. High-altitude peaks including Lookout Mountain and Boiler Peak overlook a complex network of drainages like Taylor Canyon and Diamond Creek, illustrating the rugged hydraulic patterns that once supported the local mining and ranching economy.