2017 Map of Squirrel Springs Canyon

About this map

The Tularosa River and its seasonal tributaries define this high-elevation corner of Catron County, where the southern boundary of the Apache National Forest meets the Gila National Forest. This 2017 survey details a landscape primarily managed for water conservation and forestry, marked by numerous man-made catchments like Govina Canyon Tank Number 8 and Posthole Tank. The terrain rises toward the Tularosa Mountains in the southeast, with local landmarks such as Wagontongue Mtn anchoring the northern horizon. The presence of perennial sources like Squirrel Spring and Foster Spring indicates the critical importance of water access in this arid environment. Forest roads, specifically Forest Rd 289 and Forest Rd 94, provide the primary infrastructure for navigating the deep drainages of Squirrel Springs Canyon and Deep Canyon.