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2017 Map of O Block Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The San Francisco River cuts through the rugged high country of the Gila National Forest in this 2017 study of southwestern New Mexico. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, from the depths of Hells Hole Canyon to the heights of the Mogollon Divide. This area is a critical watershed for regional ranching, evidenced by the numerous water improvements dotting the terrain, including the Kelly Brushy Tank, Frying Pan Tank, and the Frisco Plaza Tank Number 2.

Remote access is maintained through routes like Kelly Rd and the Pack Trl, which navigate between the Saliz Mountains and the Kelly Mountains. Notable landmarks such as Black Mtn and Apache Peak serve as primary navigational anchors for those moving through the canyons. The name of the map itself, O Block Canyon, points to the specific drainage systems that feed into the river valley, marking a territory where topography dictates both movement and water management.