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1964 Map of Grassy Lookout

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Grassy Lookout
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The San Mateo Mountains dominate this 1964 survey of the Cibola National Forest, where high-elevation drainage systems and mining history intersect. The eastern slopes of the range reveal legacy gold and silver operations, most notably the Rosedale Mine and Bell Mine, with associated Tailings visible in the canyon floors. This area was a significant mining district at the turn of the century, and the persistence of these structures on the mid-century map illustrates the enduring footprint of extraction in the Socorro County wilderness.

Water sources are critical markers in this arid landscape, with numerous named points such as Lava Spring, New Lava Spring, and Exter Spring scattered across the complex topography. To the south, high points like Grassy Lookout and Wildcat Peak provide vantage points over deep drainages including Box Canyon Draw and Indian Creek. The absence of developed roads, save for isolated trails, underscores the remote character of this high-desert forest land.