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2020 Map of Moon Ranch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Moon Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Moon Ranch and the southern reaches of the Gila National Forest dominate this landscape at the boundary of Catron and Grant counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named canyons, including White Rock Canyon, Elliot Canyon, and Burnt Stump Canyon, which cut through the high elevations near Black Mtn. This 2020 survey reveals a land managed for cattle and water conservation, evidenced by the numerous named tanks such as Bighorn Tank, Porcupine Tanks, and Bills Hole Tank.

Access is provided by rugged corridors like Sacaton Rd and Sheridan Corral Rd, following the natural contours of the land. The presence of Big Dry Cr Box Spring and various tanks along Big Dry Creek highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid environment. The map captures a moment in the modern ranching era where traditional land use persists within the complex topography of the New Mexico backcountry.