2013 Map of Montoya Butte

About this map

Montoya Butte rises as a central landmark in this high-desert reach of Socorro County, where the topography of the Cibola National Forest is defined by a dense network of canyons and arroyos. The drainage of Alamosa Cr carves a significant path through the landscape, creating the notable Monticello Box and winding past numerous springs like Ojo Caliente and Alum Spring. The map documents a land managed for water and grazing, evidenced by the distribution of stock tanks such as Prairie Dog Tank and Puppy Dog Tank, alongside rural infrastructure like Eds Windmill and Steel Windmill. To the southwest, the Sierra Cuchillo ridge defines the horizon, overlooking the intricate drainages of Mike Springs Canyon and Grapevine Canyon. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the complex land divisions and the forest roads, including Forest Road 140, that provide access to this high-country terrain.