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2013 Map of Skull Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Peloncillo Mountains dominate the eastern half of this borderlands survey, where the peaks of the Coronado National Forest meet the Arizona and New Mexico state line. This high-desert landscape is defined by its drainage systems and water sources, essential for ranching in the San Simon Valley. Several vital catchments are noted across the terrain, including Kimble Tank, Owl Creek Tank, and the Natural Tanks near the southern boundary.

Deep canyons carve through the mountains, most notably Skull Canyon and Little Skull Canyon, while Post Office Canyon sits to the north. Transportation through this remote corridor is limited to a handful of routes such as Az-80 and the historic path of Skeleton Canyon Rd, which follows the seasonal flow of Deer Cr. The map provides a detailed look at the interface between Cochise Co, Arizona, and Hidalgo County, New Mexico, during the early 21st century.