1981 Map of San Cayetano Mts.

About this map

The Luis Maria Baca Float No 3 boundary dominates the central landscape of this Santa Cruz County territory, reflecting a complex history of Spanish land grants and grazing rights. The rugged slopes of the San Cayetano Mountains rise sharply in the west, punctuated by San Cayetano Peak and Mt Shibell. Resource extraction and ranching define the human imprint on the land, evidenced by the Salero Ranch and the Tubutama Mine nestled within the ridges. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, with reliable points like Tejano Spring, Coal Mine Spring, and Chivas Tank scattered along the drainages of Josephine Canyon and Alamo Canyon. To the northeast, the map transitions into the Coronado National Forest, where a small Cem and Radio Facility stand near the edge of the Grant Boundary.