2013 Map of Bay Buck Peaks

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain in Socorro County, where numerous canyons and draws carve through the landscape. The human presence here is defined by ranching and resource management, evidenced by features such as the Mouth of Bear Ranch and the Bear Trap Corral. Water management is central to life in this arid environment, with a series of named stock tanks like Baney Park Tank, Boulder Tank, and Pigeon Tank scattered across the township lines. High points including Alexander Mtn and the prominent Bay Buck Peaks overlook a network of drainage systems, including Hay Ground Draw and Foster Draw. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like Old State Hwy 52 and Forest Rd 73, serving both recreational users at the Hughes Campground and local agricultural interests marked by Scrapes Windmill.