1995 Map of D Cross Mountain

About this map

D Cross Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the Datil Mountains and Gallinas Mountains converge. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Alamocita Creek and Miguel Chavez Canyon, which carve through the volcanic and sedimentary layers of the Cibola National Forest. This 1990s-era revision, based on mid-century topography, documents the land-use patterns of western Socorro County. Evidence of human activity is scattered across the map, from the isolated Martin Ranch to several Prospects indicating mineral exploration. The presence of water sources such as Dog Springs, Inm Springs, and the Blue Mesa Tank highlights the critical role of springs and catchments in sustaining life across the dry canyons of Blue Mesa.