2023 Map of Montoso Peak

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses the high desert landscape of this Santa Fe County region, where the Caja del Rio Plateau meets a series of volcanic peaks and arroyos. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Montoso Peak, Ortiz Mtn, and Cerro Micho, which rise above the surrounding tablelands. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by features like Tank Thirty-one and Tank-Eighteen, alongside the natural drainage of Arroyo Montoso and Arroyo Eighteen. To the south, the landscape drops into the Tetilla Canyon, marked by the distinct Tetilla Hole and Arroyo Tetilla. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the complex topography and ranching infrastructure, including landmarks like Cerrito Pelado and Cerrita Portillo that have long guided movement across these high plains.