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1999 Map of Reeds Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation landscape within the Gila National Forest, tracing the crest of the Black Range. This 1999 revision captures the wilderness character of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness and the Black Range Wilderness, where access is limited to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Ranger Trail. Elevations culminate at prominent summits like Reeds Peak and Diamond Peak.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid environment, with numerous springs such as Diamond Spring, Whiskey Spring, and Moccasin John Spring providing relief along the deep incisions of Deadman Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon. For the researcher, the map documents remote infrastructure including the Upper Circle Seven Well and Curtis Well, alongside livestock management points like Upper Palomas Corral. The boundary between Sierra County and Grant County bisects the area, highlighting the jurisdictional divisions in this protected backcountry.