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2013 Map of Paddys Hole

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation landscape in the eastern reaches of Gila National Forest, where the topography is defined by the Luera Mountains and the Black Range. This 2013 survey illustrates a semi-arid ranching and forest environment heavily dependent on managed water sources, evidenced by dozens of named tanks like Whisper Tank, Spaniard Tank, and Red Reeve Tank. The drainage patterns are dominated by deep cuts such as Railroad Canyon, Alamo Canyon, and Corduroy Draw.

Settlement is sparse, with transportation limited to NM-163 and the Pueblo Ranch Rd that cuts through the southwestern quadrant. Notable landmarks for local history include the remote Lonesome Well and the namesake Paddys Hole. The map also captures several high peaks, including Bear Mtn, providing a detailed look at the rugged cattle-country infrastructure of Catron County in the early 21st century.