2017 Map of Pelona Mountain

About this map

Pelona Mountain dominates this portion of the high country in Catron County, where the Continental Divide winds through a landscape of deep canyons and seasonal water tanks. The area is defined by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which traverses the high ground between Cottonwood Canyon and the eastern plains. Ranching and land management legacy is evident in the numerous named water improvements such as Fullerton Spring Tank, Cornelius Tank, and Stallings Tank, which were essential for sustaining livestock in this arid environment. The southern portion of the map enters the Gila National Forest, marked by drainage systems like Rail Canyon and Coyote Canyon. These features illustrate the historical reliance on springs and tanks, such as Bruja Spring, to navigate and settle this high-altitude terrain.