2013 Map of Telephone Canyon

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the high-altitude landscape of this 2013 survey, where deep drainage systems like Telephone Canyon and Eckleberger Canyon carve through the terrain. The presence of the Negrito Airstrip and Sheepherders Baseball Park indicates specific pockets of human activity and recreation amidst the remote woodland. Major transportation routes, including Bursum Rd and Reserve Beaverhead Rd, navigate the complex topography defined by the Rainy Mesa Divide and the Elk Mtn Divide. The map details a sophisticated network of water management features essential for this environment, such as Rainy Mesa Tank, Rock Tank Number Two, and West Salt House Tank. These tanks, often situated near named canyons like Beaverdam Canyon or Hall Canyon, suggest the historical and continued importance of seasonal water storage for local use in this part of Catron County.