2011 Map of Carbon Springs

About this map

Cibola National Forest defines the rugged topography of this Socorro County landscape, where the ephemeral waters of the Rio Salado cut through steep terrain. The area is characterized by a series of industrial or agricultural sites, including East Mill, New Mill, and East New Mill, which are scattered along forest roads. These sites, along with the Gray and Ligon Ranch, suggest a history of resource extraction or ranching operations typical of the high desert plateau. Water sources are critical markers in this environment, with Carbon Springs and Baca Spring providing vital points of reference alongside numerous canyons such as Bear Springs Canyon and Cañon de las Cabras. Movement through the region is facilitated by a network of primitive routes like Forest 354 Rd and Forest Rd 506, linking isolated points like Green to the broader backcountry.