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1981 Map of O Bar O Canyon East

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of O Bar O Canyon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Crutchfield Camp and the rugged drainage systems of O Bar O Canyon define this high-elevation landscape in the Gila National Forest during the early 1980s. The terrain is characterized by a sophisticated water management network essential for livestock and local habitation, featuring numerous named catchments such as Shipping Pasture Tank, Chu Chu Tank, and Petes Tank. These features, along with Main Well and Acker Well, illustrate the critical importance of water infrastructure in the arid canyons of Catron County.

Prominent geographical markers include Loco Mountain and Buck Pass, which overlook a series of deep cuts including Coyote Canyon and Railroad Canyon. A notable landmark, The Turkey Track, is situated near the confluence of these canyons, reflecting local nomenclature and historical transit routes through the forest. The map's detail, derived from 1967 aerial photography and field checking in 1976, provides a clear view of the ranching and natural resources in this part of New Mexico.