2013 Map of Cerro Pelon

About this map

Cibola National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of McKinley and Cibola counties meet. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent volcanic and erosional features, including the summit of Cerro Pelon and the high expanse of Mesa Chivato. Human activity in this portion of the forest is evidenced by localized sites like Fernandez Camp and Elkins Camp, alongside the vital infrastructure of the La Mosca Lookout Tower positioned near La Mosca Canyon. Water management is central to the area's utility, with a high density of tanks and springs such as Frog Lake Tank, Silt Tank, and Maruca Spring supporting local needs. This 2013 survey illustrates how forest service roads like RD 453 and RD 239 provide access through the deep relief of Spud Patch Canyon and San Mateo Canyon, connecting remote points within the National Forest system.