2020 Map of O Bar O Canyon East

About this map

Gila National Forest lands dominate this corner of Catron County, where a system of high-desert drainage canyons and man-made water catchments defines the land use. The presence of numerous livestock or wildlife water features, such as Shipping Pasture Tank, Coyote Tank, and Chu Chu Tank, highlights the importance of water management in this arid southwestern environment. Deep topographic cuts including O Bar O Canyon, Horse Camp Canyon, and Railroad Canyon provide the primary geographical structure, channeling seasonal runoff through the high country. Primitive transportation routes like Loco Mountain Rd, Co RD 16, and Bar O Canyon Rd wind through the township boundaries, connecting these remote grazing lands. Near Buck Pass, the terrain transitions between varied elevation tiers, punctuated by smaller features like Gap Tank and Northwest Tank that support local ranching and forest operations.