2020 Map of Telephone Canyon

About this map

Gila National Forest defines the character of this high-elevation landscape in Catron County, where a network of canyons and mesas is punctuated by water-management features critical for ranching and forest management. The presence of Sheepherders Baseball Park and the Negrito Airstrip indicates a region utilized for recreation and aerial access amidst the high peaks. High points like Elk Mtn and Eckleberger Hill provide a dramatic vertical profile, while the numerous named tanks and springs, such as Telephone Tank and Elkhorn Spring, suggest the seasonal and vital nature of water in this arid environment.