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2021 Map of Stockton Pass

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Stockton Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates this landscape in Graham County, where the high peaks and deep incisions of the Pinaleno Mountains create a complex network of canyons and drainages. The area is defined by significant elevations like Ladybug Peak and Maverick Mtn, with Stockton Pass serving as a primary point of transit through the range. A distinct reliance on natural water sources is evident through numerous named springs, including Alder Spring, Bootlegger Spring, and Trap Spring, which would have been vital for early livestock and transit through these arid corridors.

Transportation and movement follow the natural topography, with routes like Bear Canyon Trl and Shake Trl navigating the steep terrain between landmarks like Ladybug Saddle and Cove Canyon. The drainage patterns, represented by Stockton Pass Wash and Gillespie Wash, illustrate the watershed's flow toward the basins below. This modern survey provides a detailed look at the geographic orientation of the forest's interior, preserved through generations of ranching and conservation.