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2017 Map of Skull Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Skull Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Peloncillo Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this quadrangle, marking a dramatic transition from the San Simon Valley to the high ridges of the Coronado National Forest. This borderlands region, where the Arizona New Mexico state line bisects the terrain, is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems and canyons. The geography is characterized by seasonal water sources and ranching infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of Kimble Tank, Allen Tank, and Natural Tanks tucked into the foothills.

Historically significant routes such as Skeleton Canyon Rd and Skeleton Creek Rd wind through the southern portion of the map, following the natural breaks in the topography. These roads, along with others like N Painted Pony Rd and Many Wells Rd, provide access to the remote interior of Skull Canyon and Little Skull Canyon. The map captures a high-desert environment where names like Post Office Canyon and Deer Cr hint at the era of early western settlement and surveying.