1963 Map of Fort Wingate

The terrain transitions into the high-elevation woodlands of the Cibola National Forest to the south and east. Here, the map reveals a network of water resources vital to the arid environment, including Bear Spring, Lake McFerron, and the Gallup Ranger Station. To the south, McGaffey and its namesake McGaffey Lake provide a localized focus for forest activity near the Quaking Aspen Campground. Significant geological features like The Hogback and Milk Ranch Canyon define the area's physical character.