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2013 Map of D Cross Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of D Cross Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses much of this arid landscape in Socorro County, where the high desert meets the northern reaches of the Datil Mountains. The area is defined by a series of deep drainage systems, including Miguel Chavez Canyon and Rock Tank Canyon, which feed into the Rio Salado and Alamecita Creek. These watercourses have historically dictated the placement of small-scale ranching operations and water management features like Blue Mesa Tank and Rock Tank.

Human presence is sparse, centered on sites like the Martin Ranch accessible via Martin's Rd. The terrain is punctuated by significant volcanic and sedimentary formations, most notably D Cross Mtn and the broad Blue Mesa. These landmarks, along with the Gallinas Mountains in the southeast, provide critical orientation points in a territory where the county line between Socorro and Catron is marked across the open range.