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1995 Map of Capilla Peak

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Capilla Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Manzano Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape, where the rugged topography is defined by steep ridges and an intricate network of canyons. The Cibola National Forest and Manzano Mountain Wilderness protect much of this terrain, which rises to prominent heights at Osha Peak and Gallo Peak. Scientific and technical presence in this remote area is marked by the Capilla Peak Observatory and a nearby Electronic Site, perched near the crest where visibility is optimal.

Evidence of human habitation and land use is sparse but significant, including the small settlement at Aguayo and the isolated Mc Kinley Place. The map reveals a reliance on essential water sources such as New Canyon #1 Spring and Ojo del Indio, while the western slopes fall within the historical boundaries of the Tome Grant. This survey effectively illustrates the transition from the arid drainage of the Comanche Draw to the timbered high ridges of the national forest.