2011 Map of Taylor Peak

About this map

Mining history and remote New Mexico ranching define this high-altitude landscape in the Gila National Forest area. The presence of numerous mineral interests, including the Tin Mines, Pawnee Association Mine, and the Inman Tin Prospect, suggests a legacy of prospecting focused on these mountainous drainages. Land use is heavily tied to water management in this arid environment, evidenced by a network of tanks such as Tin Tank, Squaw Creek Tank, and Adams Tank, which support cattle operations like those at Inman Ranch. Notable summits like Taylor Peak and Alexander Peak overlook a complex system of canyons, including Paramount Canyon and Adams Canyon. The inclusion of the Scales Creek Claim Group and Indian Association Placer further illustrates the industrial footprint on this terrain, while smaller points of interest like Scales Windmill near Scales indicate the specialized infrastructure required for local survival.