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2017 Map of O Bar O Canyon West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of O Bar O Canyon West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation landscape in the Gila National Forest, marking a fundamental hydrological boundary in western New Mexico. This region is defined by a series of significant canyons including O Bar O Canyon, Beaver Canyon, and East Lajolla Canyon, which carve through the Elk Mountains. The topography is punctuated by prominent rises such as O Bar O Mtn and the flat-topped Mesa Redonda.

Arid-land water management is evident through a dense network of catchments like North Tank, Sheep Tank, and Government Tank, essential for supporting livestock and wildlife in the backcountry. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and State Hwy 78, while the J J Pit suggests local extractive activity. The interplay of named canyons and mountains provides a clear picture of the land's drainage patterns and ranching history.