2017 Map of Sierra Fijardo

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses much of this high-altitude landscape along the boundary of Socorro and Sierra counties. This territory is defined by a series of dramatic landforms and essential water catchments, such as Ducknest Tank and Marcus Tank, which were critical for managing livestock in the arid Southwest. Prominent elevations like Peñasco Peak and Sierra Fijardo overlook deep drainages including Street Canyon and Aragon Draw. The network of secondary roads, such as Pankey Hdq Rd and Co Rd CO34, indicates the remote ranching and grazing operations that persist in this part of New Mexico. In the northern reaches, names like Los Pillares and Lighting Ridge provide distinct navigational markers among the complex canyon systems of Deer Springs Canyon and Carbon Canyon.