2013 Map of Holy Ghost Spring

About this map

Holy Ghost Spring and the surrounding high desert terrain define this landscape in the northern reaches of New Mexico. The area is characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including the Rio Salado and Rio Puerco, which carve through the arid topography near Semilla Canyon. Human activity in this remote section of the state is marked by the Holy Ghost Campground and the historical footprint of CCC Camp Number 8N, indicating the area's role in public land management and conservation efforts. Numerous water sources such as Warm Springs, Soda Spring, and Chamisa Vega Spring Falls are scattered across the quadrangle, serving as critical landmarks in an otherwise dry environment. The presence of San Luis Tank and several arroyos like Arroyo Cachulie suggests the vital importance of water management for local land use and seasonal livestock grazing.