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1999 Map of Reading Mountain

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Reading Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Reading Mountain and the high Pinos Altos Range define the topography of this high-elevation landscape within the Gila National Forest. The map shows a region shaped by a complex network of canyons and mesas, including Steamboat Canyon and Holman Mesa. Water sources are critical here, evidenced by numerous named springs such as Snow Creek Spring and Holman Spring.

Settlement is sparse, centered on the Dorsey Ranch and the locality of Dorsey in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the southern section, passing near Preachers Point and dropping into Webb Gulch. Evidence of land utilization appears through several labels for Prospect and Mine, particularly along Bear Creek, pointing to the area's mineral exploration history.