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2023 Map of Wind Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Old Tyrone Townsite serves as a focal point for the historical human landscape of this Grant County region, situated south of the Gila National Forest boundary. The terrain is characterized by the descent from the Big Burro Mountains in the west and the Little Burro Mountains to the northeast, creating a complex network of drainages like Mangas Creek and Willow Creek.

Modern infrastructure and historic routes intersect here, with the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl winding through the southern reaches near Sugarloaf Mtn. The prevalence of water management features, including the Turquoise Tank, Silver Dale Tank, and several isolated springs like McCain Spring, indicates the vital importance of water security in this arid environment. The map also traces the significant path of the Continental Divide as it cuts across the high country, marking the literal backbone of the continent.