2023 Map of Molino Peak

About this map

The Magdalena Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, where steep drainages like Molino Canyon and Chavez Canyon cut through the rugged slopes of the Cibola National Forest. This modern 2023 survey documents a network of primitive trails and springs essential to this arid environment, including Molino Spring, Torreon Springs, and Box Spring. To the east, the Chupadera Mountains rise above the alluvial fans of Torreon Arroyo and Madera Canyon. The map reveals the intricate access required for this terrain, noting the Deadhorse Trl and Ryan Hill Trl that wind through the peaks. In the south, residential development begins to appear along the forest boundary with names like Granite Ridge Rd and Sunnyside Ct near the Cienega Spring.