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2011 Map of Mangas Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mangas Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mangas Mountain and the high desert canyons of Catron County dominate this high-altitude landscape. The map reveals a complex network of water management features essential for ranching and survival in the arid Southwest. Named canyons like San Antone Canyon, Caballeriza Canyon, and El Toro Canyon score the terrain, leading toward the seasonal drainage of Mangas Creek.

Evidence of historical land use is visible in the distribution of isolated water sources, including the Gabaldon Windmill and Padilla Windmill. Numerous livestock tanks and natural springs, such as Familia Spring and Indian Spring, are scattered throughout the quadrangle, connected by forest roads like FS RD 218. The presence of features like Bell Pit Tank and D Pit Tank suggests a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and deliberate human modification for resource catchment.