2023 Map of Bear Springs Peak

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses the majority of this landscape, defined by the high elevations of the Jemez Mountains and complex drainage systems. The settlement of Ponderosa sits at the edge of this transition, where the terrain drops toward Borrego Mesa and Borrego Canyon. High points such as Ruiz Peak, Cerro la Jara, and the namesake Bear Springs Peak anchor the topography, connected by a network of trails including the Peralta Ridge Trl and Bearhead Ridge Trl. The map details numerous canyon systems, from the deep Honda Canyon to Paliza Canyon, illustrating the rugged drainage patterns that define this section of Sandoval County. This survey provides an essential view of the area's modern land management boundaries, including various township and range lines.