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1995 Map of Gallinas Peak

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Gallinas Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Gallinas Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in central New Mexico, where the summit of Gallinas Peak overlooks a network of livestock infrastructure and historic ranching claims. Within the Cibola National Forest, the distribution of named water sources like Whiskey Well, Heifer Well, and Gallinas Spring Dug Well reflects the essential requirements for survival and industry in this arid environment. The map details the transition from the high peaks down into the winding Gallinas Canyon.

Tracing the southeast reaches of the range reveals the isolated Council Rock Ranch and the nearby Council Rock formation. This area contains significant genealogy and local history markers, specifically the Medley Cem, located near an Arroyo and several family-named water points such as Gibson Well. The infrastructure documented here, including the Gallinas Trick Tank and various tank systems, illustrates the 20th-century management of public forest lands for grazing.