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2013 Map of Manzano Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Manzano Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Manzano Peak stands as the high point of this high-elevation landscape within the Cibola National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Manzano Mountains define the local geography. Numerous canyons, including Cañon del Sapo, Pipe Canyon, and Cañon Monte Largo, transition from the high ridges down toward the small settlement at Thunderbird. The presence of several springs such as Colorado Spring, Rattlesnake Spring, and Ojo la Cabra highlights the critical water sources that supported early ranching and forestry efforts in this arid environment.

Evidence of historical land use is found in the network of Forest Service roads and trailheads, such as the Kayser Mill Trailhead and Cottonwood Trailhead, which provide access to the backcountry. Remote infrastructure like the Five Mile Windmill and Red Canyon Windmill suggests a landscape shared by wilderness and livestock grazing. The county line between Valencia and Torrance counties runs north to south through the mountainous terrain, bisecting the deep draws and rugged peaks.