2023 Map of San Miguel Mountain

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in New Mexico, dominated by a series of prominent mesas and deep canyons. The central drainage of Rio de las Vacas flows southward, joined by Rito la Cueva near the settlement of Porter. This area is characterized by massive plateaus such as Joaquin Mesa, Stable Mesa, and Holiday Mesa, which are separated by narrow corridors like Lake Fork Canyon and Cañon Cebollita. The topography rises steeply to the west toward the Sierra Nacimiento and San Miguel Mtn. Water sources are vital features in this environment, with several named springs including Bear Springs, Llano Loco Spring, and Butterfly Spring providing critical points for land management and history. The survey details the intricate network of canyons, from Church Canyon in the north to Joaquin Canyon in the south, reflecting a complex geological structure defined by water erosion through high desert tablelands.