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2013 Map of Mule Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mule Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mule Creek sits in the high country of western New Mexico, serving as a focal point for ranching and forest management near the Arizona border. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Gila National Forest, where a network of canyons like Walnut Canyon and Boiling Canyon carve through the high elevations of the Mule Mountains. Water management is the defining human footprint on this terrain, evidenced by numerous named stock tanks and springs essential for livestock in this arid environment.

Key landmarks such as Sunflower Mesa and Brushy Mtn provide orientation across the diverse topography, which ranges from the open flats of Bear Valley to the steep draws of High Lonesome Canyon. The presence of features like Bradberry Tank, McDonald Tank, and East Wilkinson Tank suggests a long history of range use. Transportation is anchored by NM-78, winding through the northern portion of the quadrangle and connecting this remote territory to the wider region.