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2017 Map of Salvation Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Salvation Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Salvation Peak and Upper Salvation Peak rise above the high-altitude landscape of the Gila National Forest in this New Mexico interior. The terrain is defined by a series of named canyons, including Musick Canyon, Moraga Canyon, and Cottonwood Canyon, which descend from the high ridges. This environment necessitated a network of livestock or wildlife tanks, such as Badger Tank, Rock Tank, and Gene Tank, reflecting the essential water management required in this arid high-country setting.

Movement through this part of Catron County follows both ancient and modern paths. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the southeastern portion of the map, crossing the Continental Divide near Coyote Peak. Vehicle access is largely restricted to established routes like Bursum Rd, which cuts across the northern survey sections, connecting the remote drainage basins and providing a framework for managing this protected forest land.