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2013 Map of North Star Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Gila National Forest landscape in Grant County is defined by a complex network of drainages and high plateaus, notably North Star Mesa. The Continental Divide winds through the southeastern portion of the map, separating the watersheds and influencing the orientation of features like Turkey Cienega Canyon and Lincoln Canyon. Small residential settlements such as Lake Roberts Heights and Gattons Park appear along State Hwy 35, representing the primary human footprint in this high-altitude environment.

A distinct pattern of water management is visible through numerous named stock tanks and springs, including Skates Tank, Bucket Tank, and Railroad Spring. These features, alongside named peaks like Loco Mtn and Mid Mtn, provide essential navigation points for researchers of the region's ranching and natural history. The presence of N Star Rd following the high ground of the mesa suggests a historic transit corridor through the rugged interior, connecting the deeper canyons like Big Timber Canyon with the surrounding forest highlands.