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2017 Map of Mangas Springs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mangas Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mangas Springs serves as the primary settlement hub in this rugged corner of Grant County, where the desert landscape transitions into the high-elevation terrain of the Gila National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of drainages and springs, essential for life in the arid Southwest. Notable water features such as Bill Evans Lake and the Gila River anchor the northern and western reaches, while the Gila Middle Box marks a significant geologic narrowing of the river corridor.

Evidence of historical land use is visible through numerous named tanks and springs, including Purple Heart Tank and Adobe Spring, which supported ranching and transit through the mountains. For outdoor history, the map traces the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it winds past landmarks like Saddle Rock and Schoolhouse Mtn. This document provides a detailed look at the interface between public forest lands and private holdings, capturing the names of canyons like Bear Canyon and Pyrite Canyon that have long guided travelers through the Big Burro Mountains.