2017 Map of Middle Mesa

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the boundary between Catron and Grant counties bisects a series of prominent landforms and canyons. The terrain is defined by the broad expanse of Middle Mesa and Tom Moore Mesa, cut by deep drainages such as Black Canyon and North Star Canyon. This 2017 survey reveals a remote backcountry infrastructure centered on water management for livestock or wildlife, with numerous named catchments including Tom Moore Tank, Indian Tank, and Dry Lake Tank scattered across the flats and ridges.