1979 Map of Magdalena

Beyond the primary towns, smaller locales like Puertecito, Datil, and Guthrieville are documented alongside numerous water sources such as Dog Springs and Bear Springs. The inclusion of the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge and large tracts of the Cibola National Forest highlights the region's managed wilderness. Prominent peaks including Crosby Peak and Sugarloaf Mountain anchor the terrain, while drainage systems like the Rio Salado and Rio Puerco carve through the basin and range geology.