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2020 Map of Paddys Hole

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Paddys Hole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through this high-altitude landscape of Catron County, tracing the rugged spine of the Continental Divide. This territory is defined by the convergence of the Luera Mountains and the Black Range, where the terrain is carved by deep drainages like Patterson Canyon and Stone Canyon. The map reveals a land managed for both conservation and livestock, dominated by the northern reaches of the Gila National Forest.

Water management is central to this arid environment, evidenced by a dense network of catchments such as Lower Cravasse Tank, Shipping Trap Tank, and North Wahoo Tanks. These features, along with names like Paddys Hole and School Section Draw, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and ranching operations. The presence of Pueblo Ranch Rd provides access to these remote canyons, while peaks like Bear Mtn anchor the southern horizon.