1995 Map of Jaralosa Mountain

About this map

The Sierra Cuchillo dominates this rugged portion of the Cibola National Forest, a landscape defined by deep drainages and volcanic peaks along the boundary of Socorro and Sierra Counties. In the mid-1990s, the terrain shows a sparse but persistent ranching and mining footprint, with family-named landmarks like Rouse Place and Chaves Place marking the survival of high-desert homesteads. The Alamosa River cuts through the northeast, while the Serna Mine sits perched above Whitewater Canyon, reflecting the area's mineral prospects.