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2023 Map of Capilla Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Capilla Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high ridges of the Manzano Mountains dominate this survey, centered on the protected lands of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by its verticality, rising to prominent summits such as Gallo Peak and Osha Peak. Below these heights, the settlement of Manzano sits on the eastern edge of the mountains, adjacent to a network of drainage systems including Arroyo de Manzano and Cañon de la Capilla.

Water sources are a primary feature of this arid environment, with dozens of named springs such as Ojo Chiquito, Capilla Spring, and Bartolo Spring supporting local use. The map also traces an extensive trail network used for mountain transit, including the Manzano Crest Tri and Osha Tri, which navigate between the numerous canyons like Cañon del Trigo and Cañon del Agua. Unique land management features like the Bartolo Trick Tank further illustrate the infrastructure required for life and livestock in the high desert.