2017 Map of Pitchfork Canyon

About this map

Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in the Gila National Forest, defining the watershed of Catron County. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep drainages including Pitchfork Canyon, T Bar Canyon, and Eckleberger Canyon that cut through the high country surrounding Elk Mtn. This 2017 survey illustrates the critical water infrastructure necessary for land management and ranching in such an environment, with numerous man-made catchments like Collins Park Tank, Slater Tank, and Pitchfork Tank scattered across the ridges. Access is maintained through a network of forest routes, most notably Bursum Rd and State Hwy 78, which intersect the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Historically significant water sources like Shantie Spring and Double Barrel Spring remain vital landmarks in this high-desert forest territory.