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1964 Map of Monica Saddle

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Monica Saddle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Socorro County, where steep drainages and isolated landmarks define the local geography. In the mid-1960s, the area was characterized by a network of seasonal water sources and deep ravines, such as Durfee Canyon and Bolander Canyon. The Durfee Ranch stands as a primary point of human settlement in the north, while the southern terrain is dominated by the namesake Monica Saddle and Point of Rocks Canyon.

The landscape's naming conventions, including Old Supply Canyon and Bear Trap Canyon, reflect the rugged utility of the land for ranching and forest management. Small-scale water features like Morley Tank and various unnamed springs were critical for sustaining life and livestock in this arid, high-altitude environment. This survey, mapped by the U.S. Forest Service, illustrates a period of stable land use within the national forest before modern developments altered the character of these remote canyons.