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2017 Map of Spring Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Gila National Forest landscape across Catron County is defined by a dense network of high-altitude water catchments and deeply incised drainage systems. Large landforms like Kemp Mesa and Steer Mesa dominate the southern half of the map, while the northern terrain is broken by a series of significant canyons including Mule Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Grogan Canyon.

The presence of numerous named water sources, such as V-Cross-T Lake, Stoval Lake, and the evocatively named Good Heavens Tank, points to the critical importance of water management in this arid southwestern environment. Transportation through the area is facilitated by established routes like State Rte 61 and various forest access ways including Fire Rd 520 and Fire Rd 14. The map provides a detailed record of remote landmarks like Whitewater Canyon and Doagy Spring, offering a look at the geographic features of this portion of New Mexico.