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2017 Map of Montoya Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Montoya Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Montoya Butte and the northern reaches of the Sierra Cuchillo mountain range define this high-altitude landscape within the Cibola National Forest. The 2017 survey details a complex system of drainage and water management, where seasonal flows like Alamosa Cr are supplemented by numerous stock tanks, including Prairie Dog Tank, Boulder Tank, and Elk Tank. This network underscores the land's utility for ranching amidst the high desert terrain.

Evidence of historical geological and thermal activity is found at Ojo Caliente and Alum Spring, while dramatic landforms like the Monticello Box and Black Mtn provide significant landmarks. The map also traces established access routes such as RD 142 and Forest 140 RD, which weave through named canyons like Wild Bull Canyon and Grapevine Canyon, illustrating the modern management of this Socorro County territory.