2013 Map of Lobo Springs

About this map

Tietjen Ranch sits at the northern end of Grants Canyon, marking a rare point of private settlement within the high-altitude landscape of Cibola National Forest. This 2013 survey of the San Mateo Mountains illustrates a terrain defined by massive volcanic features and deep drainages, notably Tafoya Canyon and Guadalupe Canyon. The network of forest service roads, including Forest Svc 450 Rd and Lobo Canyon Rd, provides access to the Lobo Picnic Ground and several mesas like Horace Mesa and La Jara Mesa. Hydrology is characterized by seasonal flows and named water sources such as Lobo Cr and East Lobo Spring, which were vital for ranching and forest management. The map details the rugged transition from the E Grants Ridge into the higher peaks, where Rinconada Cr descends toward Rinconada Canyon.