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2020 Map of Wallace Mesa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wallace Mesa
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 crests through this high-altitude reach of New Mexico, shaping a landscape defined by prominent peaks and vital water sources. Within the Apache National Forest, the Mangas Mountains and Little Alegres Mtn tower over a network of canyons including Chavez Canyon and White Rock Canyon. This terrain dictated the early movement of people and livestock, evidenced by the numerous named springs such as Big Bear Spring, White Rock Spring, and Texas Spring that dot the map.

Evidence of local history and settlement is found along the eastern edge near the Greens Gap Cem, situated where Greens Gap Rd meets the ranching and timber access routes of the era. Significant landmarks like Wallace Mesa and Wagontongue Mtn provide fixed points for understanding the geography of Catron County, while the naming of Dutch Oven Pass and Dipping Vat Draw reflects the enduring legacies of ranching and trail life in this corner of the state.