2020 Map of Slaughter Mesa

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high-elevation landscape of Catron County, defining a territory within the Apache National Forest where water management is the primary sign of human activity. This 2020 map documents a sophisticated network of catchments and natural sources, ranging from El Caso Lake and Largo Canyon Tank to family-named points like Leslie Spring and McKibben Tank. The drainage patterns are dominated by Largo Canyon, which is paralleled by the Largo Canyon Trail, while the southeastern corner is anchored by the rising slopes of the Mangas Mountains. Sparse industrial features like Gooseberry Pit and Lake Pit suggest localized resource extraction in an otherwise wilderness-oriented area. The presence of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail underscores the region's importance for long-distance navigation and conservation within the Gila wilderness complex.