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1995 Map of Ice Caves

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

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Continental Divide cuts through this geological landscape in Cibola County, where volcanic activity has defined the terrain. The presence of Ice Caves and a series of prominent vents like Bandera Crater, Lava Crater, and Lost Woman Crater highlight the area's subterranean and surface volcanic history. These features are situated within a complex of protected lands, including the El Malpais National Monument and the Cibola National Forest.

The map records the intersection of modern conservation boundaries with older survey lines, such as the Second Standard Parallel North. To the south, the landscape opens into the Little Hole-In-The-Wall and Hole-In-The-Wall West, while landmarks like Cerro Rendija and Mesita Blanca serve as high-ground markers across the lava fields. Small-scale resource extraction is noted by several Mines located near the forest boundaries.