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2013 Map of P A Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of P A Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the high country of the Mimbres Mountains in this modern survey of the borderlands between Grant and Sierra Counties. The landscape is defined by its water sources and high peaks, where names like Seven Brothers Mtn, Tierra Blanca Mtn, and the namesake P A Mtn overlook a network of seasonal drainages. Local hydrology is marked by numerous developed tanks and natural springs, including Berrenda Spring, Larkins Spring, and White Tank, which have historically supported ranching and forest management in this arid environment.

Transportation through these canyons is restricted to primitive routes like Co Rd B013 and Co Rd B116, which trace the difficult topography of Armstrong Canyon and P A Canyon. The map reveals a transition from the higher elevations near Log Cabin Peak and Signal Peak down into the broad draws of Macho Canyon and Taylor Canyon, illustrating the essential connection between reliable water points and the navigability of the Southwestern high desert.