2020 Map of Gilman

About this map

The Santa Fe National Forest dominates this section of the Sierra Nacimiento, where the high desert landscape is deeply carved by water and time. The settlement of Gilman sits along the Rio Guadalupe, which winds through narrow passages like the Guadalupe Box before flowing south toward Cañon. The map reveals a complex system of plateaus and drainage basins, including the broad Peggy Mesa and the lower Coyote Flats. This 2020 survey is particularly useful for identifying the numerous water sources that define life in this arid terrain, from the Navajo Springs to the Cien Springs and Barrel Spring. High points like Pajarito Peak provide a topographical anchor for the surrounding canyons, such as Osha Canyon and Semilla Canyon, showing the varied elevations that dictate the area's natural boundaries.