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2013 Map of Wilson Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wilson Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The San Francisco River cuts a deep path through the high desert of the Gila National Forest on this 2013 survey of the New Mexico interior. This terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons and high-elevation peaks, including Wilson Mtn and the striking Sierra Aguilada range. Of particular interest are the geothermal features along the river corridor, specifically the San Francisco Hot Springs and Frisco Hot Springs, which mark the geologic activity of the region.

Water management in this arid landscape is documented through a series of named tanks and springs, such as Juniper Flat Tanks and Branding Tree Spring. The map covers the boundary between Catron and Grant counties, showing a landscape largely shaped by natural features like The Box and Angel Roost. Access remains limited to rugged tracks like Goats Pass Rd and the lone paved artery of NM-78 in the south.