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2012 Map of Skeleton Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Skeleton Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Skeleton Canyon winds through this landscape near the Arizona and New Mexico border, serving as a primary corridor for the historic Skeleton Canyon Rd. This modern survey documents the remote cattle ranching and water infrastructure of the Peloncillo Mountains region. Settled features such as the Snure Ranch are rare, while the distribution of water sources like Woodchoppers Spring, Skeleton Tank, and Rickys Tank reveals the vital network required for livestock in this arid environment.

To the south, the Geronimo Trl follows a traditional path across the drainage of Cottonwood Cr, while landmarks with evocative names like Devils Kitchen and Starvation Canyon provide insight into the perceptions of early travelers and residents. The map's layout highlights the convergence of numerous seasonal waterways, including S Deer Cr and Middle Deer Cr, which feed the intricate canyon systems that define the area's geography.