2023 Map of Negrito Mountain

About this map

Negrito Mtn serves as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation reach of Catron County, New Mexico. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage networks of the Gila National Forest, where steep canyons like Dark Canyon and Snow Canyon cut through massive landforms. Evidence of high-country ranching and remote outposts is found throughout, notably at Burnt Cabin Cienega and its associated Burnt Cabin Cienega Spring. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Gila Wilderness, featuring the expansive Iron Creek Mesa and Clayton Mesa. Numerous livestock tanks, such as Adam Hoague Lake and Teacher Tank, are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the vital role of water management in these upland forests. Surveyed paths like the Iron Creek Mesa Trl and Middle Fork Trl provide the primary access into the wilderness depths.