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2023 Map of Taylor Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Taylor Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Taylor Peak rises as a prominent landmark within the Gila National Forest, marking a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and high-altitude drainage systems. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainages including Hardcastle Canyon, Sawmill Canyon, and Whitewater Canyon, all contributing to the seasonal hydrology of the region. This area, spanning the border of Catron and Sierra counties, shows a long-standing reliance on dispersed water catchments for land management, evidenced by numerous tanks such as Clifford Tank, Tin Tank, and Rockcore Tank.

Evidence of historical land use and early settlement patterns appears at Burnt Cabin Flat and Alexander Cienega, where the geography suggests former homesteading or grazing activity. These named features, alongside high points like Alexander Peak and Boiler Peak, provide a detailed record of the Black Range topography. The map also captures the path of Co RD c002, providing the primary access through this high-country environment.