2013 Map of Salvation Peak

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in the Gila National Forest, marking the watershed of southwestern New Mexico. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with Salvation Peak and Upper Salvation Peak standing as prominent landmarks above a network of drainages including Musick Canyon, Moraga Canyon, and Salvation Canyon. Human presence in this arid environment is recorded through an extensive system of catchment features like Salvation Tank, Badger Tank, and Bluff Tank, essential for managing water in the high backcountry. To the northeast, the land transitions toward the Plains of San Agustin, while the winding Bursum Rd provides the primary passage through these remote forest sections. The map reveals a specialized landscape where the ranching and forest-service history of the Mogollon Mountains is evident in every named tank and canyon.