2013 Map of Pitchfork Canyon

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation reach of the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, marking a landscape defined by its complex drainage systems and volcanic topography. Dominating the central heights is Elk Mtn, surrounded by deep incisions such as Pitchfork Canyon and Turkey Park Canyon. This 2013 survey details the essential water infrastructure required for livestock and wildlife in the arid high country, featuring numerous named catchments like Seven HL Tank, Shantie Tank, and Double Barrel Number Two Tank. The rugged geography is accessed primarily via Bursum Rd and State Hwy 78, which negotiate the ridgelines and canyon floors. Notable springs such as Shantie Spring and Double Barrel Spring provide rare natural water sources among the heavily timbered slopes and open parklands of the Gila.