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2013 Map of Taylor Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Taylor Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape, where the boundary between Catron and Sierra counties cuts through a series of dramatic canyons and high peaks. The topography is defined by the Black Range in the southeast, with Taylor Peak and Alexander Peak serving as prominent landmarks. This area shows a long-standing reliance on seasonal water management, evidenced by numerous tanks like Tin Tank, Sawmill Tank, and Rockcore Tank.

State Hwy 59 provides the primary transit route through the center of the sheet, passing near Boiler Spring and the high ground of Burnt Cabin Flat. While the terrain is dominated by wilderness and forest management, the presence of the Inman Ranch and the Scales Windmill indicate the persistent ranching history of the region. The map also traces the winding courses of Taylor Creek and Whitewater Canyon, illustrating the drainage patterns that define this high-altitude environment.