2020 Map of Capilla Peak

About this map

The Manzano Mountains dominate this high-altitude terrain in the modern era, where the sharp ridgeline of the Manzano Crest serves as a natural divide within the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where numerous springs such as Whisky Spring, Crow Spring, and Capilla Spring provided essential water sources in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a transition from the rugged eastern slopes, marked by features like Capilla Peak and Osha Peak, down into the deep incisions of Comanche Canyon and Cañon de la Capilla. Human presence is evidenced primarily by Forest Service infrastructure and backcountry routes, including the Rio del Oro Loop and the Torreon Tajique Loop Rd, which navigate the steep grades of Comanche Pass and Comanche Ridge.