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2013 Map of Skeleton Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Skeleton Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Skeleton Canyon cuts through the Peloncillo Mountains at the border of Arizona and New Mexico, a landscape defined by significant topographic relief and isolated water sources. This portion of the Coronado National Forest features a network of named canyons and draws, including Starvation Canyon, Dutchman Canyon, and Whitmire Canyon. The presence of Devils Kitchen and South Fork Skeleton Canyon suggests a complex drainage system essential for survival in this arid environment.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by numerous tanks and springs such as Woodchoppers Spring, Patterson Tank, and Hog Canyon Spring. These features, along with Skeleton Canyon Rd, indicate a history of ranching or forest management where every reliable water source was vital. The map also delineates the transition between Cochise County and Hidalgo County, where high peaks overlook deeply carved features like Clanton Draw.