2023 Map of Sierra Mosca

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest and the high-altitude Pecos Wilderness dominate this terrain, centered on the prominent peak of Sierra Mosca. The map reveals a complex network of canyons and high mesas, where waterways like Rio Medio and Rio Frijoles have carved deep into the landscape. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a wild, non-residential area defined by its drainage systems and trail networks rather than human settlement. Notable features include Mesa Borrego in the north and the high meadows of Cienega Redonda to the southeast. The survey also captures vital high-country water sources such as Sarca Spring and the Sierra Mosca Trick Tank, alongside a detailed trail system including the Sierra Mosca Trl and Borrego Trl that facilitate movement through these protected lands.