2002 Map of Bear Springs Peak

About this map

The Santa Fe National Forest and complex historical land grants define this high-altitude landscape in New Mexico. This 2002 update of a 1970 survey shows a mosaic of administrative boundaries, where the Cañada de Cochiti Grant and Jemez Indian Reservation meet the forest lands. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Bear Springs Peak, Ruiz Peak, and the distinct Borrego Dome to the south. Geologic and economic activity is visible through numerous extraction sites, including a Strip Mine and various Quarry and Prospects labels scattered across the canyons. These industrial markings contrast with the presence of the Christian Life Camp in the northwest, suggesting a varied use of the canyon lands for both spiritual retreat and mineral exploration. The drainage patterns of Paliza Canyon, Guacamalla Canyon, and Borrego Canyon shape the rugged accessibility of the region.