2023 Map of O Bar O Canyon East

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the high, arid landscape of this southwestern New Mexico region, where the terrain is defined by deep drainages and cattle ranching infrastructure. The map reveals a complex network of canyons, most notably O Bar O Canyon and Railroad Canyon, which slice through the high country. To support livestock in this dry environment, numerous small reservoirs or tanks dot the landscape, including Shipping Pasture Tank, Chu Chu Tank, and North Homestead Tank. Access is maintained by isolated routes such as O Bar O Canyon Rd and Loco Mountain Rd, which snake through the draws and across ridges like Buck Pass. This survey illustrates the modern management of a working wilderness, where historic canyon names like Horse Camp Canyon hint at the area's long-standing equestrian and ranching heritage.