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2013 Map of Wind Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this high-desert terrain in southwestern New Mexico, defined by the prominent peaks of the Big Burro Mountains and Little Burro Mountains. The landscape is a network of deep drainage systems, including Silver Dale Canyon, Wind Canyon, and Deadman Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward Mangas Cr. Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, represented by named points such as Silver Dale Spring, McCain Spring, and Siphon Spring, along with livestock infrastructure like Redrock Tank and Turquoise Tank.

The Continental Divide traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle, a significant geographic boundary that influences the region's hydrology. Human activity is evidenced by a series of forest roads, including Mangas Valley Rd and Blackhawk Canyon Rd, which navigate the complex topography near Wind Mtn and Sugarloaf Mtn. This document provides a record of the intricate land management and natural resources within Grant County during the early 21st century.