1963 Map of Reeds Peak

About this map

Continental Divide winds through the high ridges of the Black Range in this survey of the Gila National Forest during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by isolated outposts and seasonal water sources, featuring Reeds Ranch and Whitmore Cabin situated along the rugged drainage systems. Significant elevation markers like Reeds Peak, topped with a Lookout Tower, and Moccasin John Mountain overlook a complex network of canyons including Deadman Canyon and Hickland Canyon. Water access is tracked through various improved points such as Upper Circle Seven Well and Curtis Well, while several spring-fed creeks like South Diamond Creek and the headwaters of the Mimbres River descend from the divide. The presence of the Pack Trail and Marshall Creek Trail suggests the area's ongoing reliance on primitive transportation routes for forest management and ranching.