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2020 Map of Tularosa Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tularosa Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, marking the transition between the Apache National Forest and the Gila National Forest. This modern 2020 topographic survey traces the path of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it traverses the rugged terrain of the Mangas Mountains. The map reveals a complex network of canyons and drainage systems, including Tularosa Canyon, Barreras Canyon, and Indio Canyon, which define the local topography.

Water management is central to the human footprint here, evidenced by several strategically placed livestock tanks and natural water sources. Named features such as Celso Spring, Lopez Spring, and Willow Tank highlight the critical nature of water for both the forest service and local land use. These features, along with the distinct Sand Flats, provide a precise record of the geography within the T3S, T4S, and T5S townships at the start of the 2020s.