2023 Map of Grassy Lookout

About this map

The San Mateo Mountains dominate this high-altitude terrain in Socorro County, where the Withington Wilderness and Cibola National Forest converge. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages including Water Canyon, Deer Spring Canyon, and East Red Canyon. Cultural history is anchored by the Rosedale Cem located near Rosedale Canyon, a site connected to the region's early mining activity. This 2023 survey illustrates the continued reliance on scattered water sources in this arid environment, naming numerous stock tanks and natural seeps such as Cyanide Tank, Big Rosa Tank, and Sanchez Trough Spring. Access through this remote country is provided by several named routes including the Apache Kid Trl and Whitewater Trl, while prominent summits like Tower Peak and Wildcat Peak serve as primary landmarks for navigation.