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2020 Map of Wind Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Gila National Forest spans much of this Grant County landscape, dominated by the high peaks of the Big Burro Mountains and the Little Burro Mountains. The topographic detail reveals a network of canyons and gulches, including Box Canyon, Silver Dale Canyon, and California Gulch, which define the drainage patterns leading into Mangas Creek. This arid environment is marked by essential water sources for ranching and wildlife, such as Turquoise Tank, Silver Dale Spring, and Camp Cr Tank.

Strategic high points like Wind Mtn and Sugarloaf Mtn offer significant overlooks across the diverse terrain. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the southern portion of the sheet, crossing over the Continental Divide itself. A complex system of forest and local roads, including Mangas Valley Rd and Red Rock Rd, provides access to these remote reaches, while specialized routes like Shrine Mine Rd point to the area's geological and mineral significance.