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2023 Map of Reading Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Reading Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain shown in this 2023 survey, centered on the dramatic slopes of the Pinos Altos Range. The landscape is defined by deep canyons and prominent ridges, including the steep ascent of Reading Mtn and the long spine of Tadpole Ridge. The hydrology of the area is marked by numerous springs and tanks, such as Snow Cr Tank and Quartzite Tank, which have long served as vital water sources for wildlife and livestock in this arid environment.

Modern recreation and traditional passage converge along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, which traverses the southern portion of the sheet. Named features like Preachers Point and Salt Mesa provide geographical waypoints for those navigating the backcountry. The network of drainage systems, including Bear Creek and Sycamore Creek, illustrates the complex erosion patterns that have shaped this portion of Grant County over millennia.