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2017 Map of Mojonera Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high-elevation landscape of Catron County, serving as the central spine of this section of the Gila National Forest. This 2017 survey illustrates the intricate network of water management features essential to this arid environment, including numerous named stock tanks such as Henry Ford Tank, Dead Steer Tank, and Mudhole Tank. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like Mojonera Canyon, Alamo Canyon, and Railroad Canyon, reflecting the erosive forces at work on the edges of the divide.

Outdoor heritage is central to this area, marked by the presence of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it traverses the forested sections and open high country. Significant water bodies like Twin Lakes and the seasonal Laguna Hondo provide localized landmarks within the vast public land tracts. The map also delineates the grid of the Public Land Survey System, including townships like t7s r11w, which helps researchers orient themselves within the forest boundaries and historical grazing allotments.