The San Mateo Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape in Socorro County, New Mexico, where deep drainages like West Red Canyon and Kelly Canyon carve through the volcanic range. This 2011 survey illustrates a remote wilderness defined by peaks such as Apache Kid Peak, Milligan Peak, and the namesake Blue Mountain. The orientation of historical trails and movement is hinted at by the location of essential water sources, including Hardscrabble Spring, Indian Spring, and Turkey Springs, which remain critical landmarks in this arid environment.
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1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Welty Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Vicks Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · San Juan Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Bay Buck Peaks
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Blue Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Montoya Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Steel Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Grassy Lookout
USGS Topo · 1:24,000