Magdalena Mountains peaks dominate this high-elevation terrain within the Cibola National Forest, where steep canyons and isolated springs define the landscape. The geography is marked by significant summits including South Baldy, Timber Peak, and Italian Peak, with drainage systems like Water Canyon and Sawmill Canyon cutting through the slopes. Evidence of land use and ranching history appears in the form of the Muleshoe Ranch and the Mill Place, alongside specialized infrastructure like the Sawmill Canyon Windmill. Water is a critical resource for this environment, noted by numerous scattered sources such as Bear Canyon Spring, Italian Spring, and Haunted Spring. The map provides a look at the township and range divisions of the early 21st century, illustrating how these natural landforms transition between t4s r4w and t4s r3w.
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1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Magdalena
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Arroyo Landavaso
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Tenmile Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Squaw Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Puertecito Gap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000