2020 Map of Fort Wingate

About this map

Fort Wingate stands as the central hub of this McKinley County landscape, situated where the high desert terrain meets the northern reaches of the Cibola National Forest. The map documents a complex network of springs and water management features essential to this arid environment, including Bear Spring, Fort Wingate Spring, and the Wingate Stock Tank. To the south, the settlement of McGaffey is positioned near the recreation-focused McGaffey Lake and the start of several rugged forest routes. The geography is defined by sharp elevation changes, notably seen at The Hogback and the steep descents into Milk Ranch Canyon and Sixmile Canyon. Modern forest use is evident through numerous named trails such as Painted Horse Trl and the uniquely named Stuck Truck and Smokin Handlebar, which wind through the timbered sections of the forest.