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2023 Map of Saliz Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest meet in this high-elevation corridor of western Catron County, defined by the transition between the Blue Range Wilderness and the deep drainage of the San Francisco River. This landscape is marked by its complex network of seasonal water sources and canyons, where landmarks like Saliz Pass and Soliz Hill provide navigation points through the timbered terrain.

A network of named trails, including the Kelly Camp Trl and Tiger Canyon Trl, reflects a long-standing history of forest management and backcountry travel. Numerous livestock or wildlife tanks, such as Bisquit Tank, Lower Gut Ache Tank, and the Old Highway Tank, are distributed across the mesas, illustrating the critical role of water management in this arid mountainous environment. Significant geographic features like Chimney Rock and Gut Ache Mesa stand as prominent markers within the watershed of Pueblo Creek.