2017 Map of Bay Buck Peaks

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the entirety of this high-elevation terrain, characterized by a complex network of drainages and prominent volcanic landforms. The topographic relief is anchored by the Bay Buck Peaks and Alexander Mtn, with a series of major canyons like Sawmill Canyon and Bear Trap Canyon cutting through the landscape. Human activity is evidenced primarily by infrastructure for livestock and forestry, including Baney Park Tank and Trough Spring. The historical transportation corridor of Old State Hwy 52 winds through the central valleys, providing access to remote points such as Turkey Saddle and Hay Ground Draw. This map documents the essential water sources and naming conventions that have defined land use in this part of Socorro County for generations of ranchers and foresters.