2002 Map of San Miguel Mountain

About this map

San Miguel Mountain anchors this rugged section of the Santa Fe National Forest, where high mesas and deep canyons define the landscape of northern New Mexico. The map details a complex intersection of historic land divisions, including the Cañon de San Diego Grant, the Espiritu Santo Grant, and the Jemez Reservation. Water sources are vital features in this arid terrain, with the Rio Guadalupe and Rio de las Vacas cutting through the center, while numerous named seeps like Rita la Cueva Spring and Llano Loco Spring appear in the backcountry. The small settlement of Porter sits at a junction of river canyons, serving as a rare focal point of human activity amidst the expansive terrain of Mesa Stable and Holiday Mesa. Notable land management boundaries, such as the Cuba Jemez Ranger District, underscore the area's administrative history.