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2017 Map of North Star Mesa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of North Star Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Gila National Forest high country dominates this landscape, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through a network of canyons and mesas. Modern habitation is concentrated in small pockets like Lake Roberts Heights and Gattons Park, while much of the terrain is defined by its water management for livestock or wildlife.

A complex system of storage tanks and springs, including Turkey Cienega Tank, Brannon Spring, and Skates Tank, supports the arid environment across North Star Mesa and McKenna Mesa. The geography is carved by deep drainages such as Big Timber Canyon and Railroad Canyon, with prominent peaks like Loco Mtn and Mid Mtn rising above the timbered slopes. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching and forestry infrastructure, including the N Star Rd corridor, that facilitates movement through this portion of Grant County.