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2023 Map of Underwood Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Apache National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude reach of Catron County, where a network of peaks, springs, and water tanks supports the high-desert ecology. Notable summits like Jim Smith Peak and Jones Peak overlook the rugged drainage systems of Jenkins Creek and S A Creek. The landscape is dotted with essential water sources for ranching and wildlife, ranging from named springs like Twin Doe Spring to established reservoirs such as Underwood Lake and Bar C Lake.

Evidence of human presence is found at the isolated Spur Lake Cem near the Spur Lake Basin, reflecting the area's history of remote settlement and land use. The presence of numerous stock tanks, including Karruth Tank and SA Tank Number Two, illustrates the vital role of water management in this environment. To the south, prominent landforms like Bishop Peak and Red Butte rise above Bishop Canyon, while the broad expanses of Hellroaring Mesa and Bill Lee Mesa mark the southern boundary of this high-country survey.