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1986 Map of Manzano Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Manzano Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Manzano Peak dominates the high elevation of this 1986 survey, marking a prominent summit within the Manzano Mountains. Located along the boundary between Valencia and Torrance counties, the area is largely contained within the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Cañon Colorado, Cañon Priest, and Pipe Canyon. Historical water access is heavily represented by named springs such as Monte Largo Spring, Wild Cow Spring, and Padilla Spring, which likely served as vital resources for early ranching or travel through the mountains.

Evidence of human activity is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Pack Trail and Tack Trail to a remote Campground and an isolated Prospect. Notable land grants and boundaries, such as the Grant Boundary and Belen limits, intersect the western slopes near Casa Colorada. This map records a landscape where topographic relief dictates movement, primarily through canyons like Cañon de la Gotera and Cañon Barranco.