2017 Map of Escabosa

About this map

The Manzano Mountains and parts of the Cibola National Forest define the geography of this central New Mexico landscape. Small residential clusters and rural settlements such as Escabosa, Yrisarri, and Cedro are scattered along the eastern slopes, connected by a network of local roads with astronomical and avian names like Milky Way and Mockingbird Hill Rd. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous canyons and seasonal watercourses, including Largo Canyon, Charlies Canyon, and the Arroyo de Yrisarri. These canyons, such as Cañon de Chilili and Cañon de Savina, illustrate the traditional land use and drainage patterns of the region. Local history is anchored by sites like the Escabosa Cem, while the western edge of the map touches the military boundary of Kirtland AFB, showing the intersection of forest service land, private holdings, and federal reservations.