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2020 Map of Skeleton Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Skeleton Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Coronado National Forest straddles the rugged border of Cochise County and Hidalgo County, where the Peloncillo Mountains dominate the horizon. This 2020 survey documents a high-desert landscape defined by complex drainage systems and isolated water sources essential for cattle and wildlife. Notable canyons like Skeleton Canyon and its South Fork cut through the terrain, joined by others such as Pony Canyon and Dutchman Canyon.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by several strategically placed tanks including Starvation Tank, Skeleton Tank, and Cowboy Tank. Remote springs like Woodchoppers Spring and Hog Canyon Spring provide critical relief in this arid environment. The map details the primitive road network, featuring Skeleton Canyon Rd and Hog Canyon Rd, which navigate the steep elevations between Deer Flat and Clanton Draw.