2017 Map of Carbon Springs

About this map

Rio Salado winds through this arid expanse of Socorro County, where high-desert drainage patterns define the landscape of the Cibola National Forest. The terrain is deeply incised by complex canyon systems, most notably Baca Canyon and the descriptive Cañon de las Cabras. These natural corridors, along with Bear Springs Canyon and Cedar Springs Canyon, suggest a landscape historically shaped by seasonal water flow and the search for reliable springs. The presence of Carbon Springs, Baca Spring, and the man-made Boulder Tank highlights the critical importance of water sources for both livestock and wildlife management within this rugged national forest setting. Remote forest access is documented through routes like Forest 354 Rd and Forest Rd 506, which traverse the high elevations and steep breaks of the quadrangle.