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2023 Map of Sign Camp Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gila National Forest contains the high-elevation terrain of Catron County, dominated by the meeting of several prominent ridgelines. The Mogollon Divide and Deep Creek Divide define the water movement across this landscape, where numerous seasonal tanks and springs serve as the primary water sources for this high-country environment. Named points of interest such as Sign Camp and the nearby Sign Camp Mtn suggest a history of seasonal occupation or forest management, supported by the presence of the Rainy Mesa Airstrip on the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

Transportation through these canyons and across ridges like Blackdeer Ridge is facilitated by a network of primitive forest roads, including Forest Rd 180 and Sign Camp Canyon Rd. The landscape is etched with deep drainage systems such as Gatlin Canyon and Rainy Mesa Canyon, while local landmarks like Six-shooter Saddle and Christmas Tree Tank provide specific reference points for navigating this complex system of divides and basins.