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2011 Map of Gallinas Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gallinas Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gallinas Peak dominates this high-elevation landscape within the Cibola National Forest, where the complex topography of the Gallinas Mountains meets a series of drainages and canyons. The map documents a sparse human presence in Socorro County, centered primarily around ranching and mining history. Key landmarks include the Council Rock Ranch near the Council Rock formation and the Medley Cemetery located along the banks of the Council Rock Arroyo.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named features such as Jones Tanks, Gallinas Trick Tank, and Rock Header Tank. Industrial history is represented by the Bojo Placer Number One near Bojo Montoso, indicating mineral exploration in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The small settlement area of Anabel sits at the southern edge of the survey, connected by a network of forest service roads including Forest Rd 469 and Forest Rd 10 Rd.