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2013 Map of Negrito Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Catron County, defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas used for forestry and fire management. At the heart of the area, Negrito Mountain Lookout stands atop Negrito Mtn, providing a critical vantage point over the surrounding timberlands. The map reveals a reliance on isolated water sources for livestock or fire control, such as Adam Hoague Lake, Little Turkey Lake, and numerous tanks like the T Bar Duck Tank.

Remote outposts and geographic markers like Burnt Cabin Cienega suggest a history of seasonal habitation or cattle operations within the forest. Notable topographical features including Gilita Ridge and Iron Creek Mesa are accessed by forest corridors like Bursum Rd and Loco Mountain Rd. The detailed drainage patterns of Iron Cr and Gilita Cr further illustrate the watershed's importance in this arid mountain environment.