2020 Map of Cal Ship Mesa

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in New Mexico, dominated by the notable profiles of Cal Ship Mesa and White Mesa. The topography is defined by the Datil Mountains, where a complex system of drainages including Red Canyon, Maverick Canyon, and Gooseberry Canyon carve through the terrain. Evidence of water management in this arid environment is clear through features like Government Tank and White Mesa Tank, alongside natural sources such as Stiver Spring, Chavez Spring, and Ox Spring. The road network is sparse, centered primarily around Forest Rd 507, suggesting a wilderness character maintained for conservation and forestry. This map illustrates the high-desert hydrologic patterns where seasonal flow and permanent springs dictate the movement and utility of the land within the national forest system.