1995 Map of San Rafael

About this map

San Rafael sits at the eastern edge of the volcanic and canyon-carved terrain of Cibola National Forest in this mid-1990s revision. The map reveals a landscape defined by its water sources and heritage sites, including the Ojo de Gallo spring and the nearby Pumphouse. A network of canyons like Cow Canyon and Aqua Fria Canyon cut through the high mesas, while the presence of the Old Logging Chute near Zuni Canyon points to earlier industrial activity in the timber-rich highlands. Genealogists can identify the local Cemetery and the Porter Cemetery, while landmarks like Gallo Peak and Dead Hill provide orientation for those researching the complex topography. To the southeast, the boundary of the El Malpais National Conservation Area begins, marking the transition into the lava-influenced geography of the Zuni Mountains region.