2020 Map of Monica Saddle

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Socorro County, where a network of deep drainages defines the terrain. The central high point at Monica Saddle serves as a geographic anchor between the northern Bolander Canyon and southern reaches like Fisher Canyon. Water management is the primary sign of human activity in this remote backcountry, evidenced by features such as Morley Tank, Old Tank, and several vital water sources including Monica Spring and Beartrap Spring. The presence of the Old State Hwy 52 and various forest routes, such as Forest Rd 220, indicates the area's history of accessibility for ranching or forestry within the national forest system. The concentration of named canyons, such as Point of Rocks Canyon and Ranch Supply Canyon, reflects a landscape where topographic relief dictates both movement and land use.