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2020 Map of South Baldy

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of South Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Magdalena Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in Cibola National Forest, characterized by a dense network of springs and rugged canyons. Rising to significant peaks like South Baldy, N Baldy, and Timber Peak, the area is defined by its verticality and hydrological importance. Water sources such as Bear Canyon Spring, Baldy Spring, and Italian Spring are vital points of interest for anyone tracing the traditional land use or natural history of Socorro County.

The presence of named drainages like Water Canyon, Sixmile Canyon, and Puertecito Canyon illustrates the complex erosion patterns and accessibility routes through this mountainous terrain. For the local historian or outdoor researcher, features like Haunted Spring and the winding Water Canyon Rd provide specific markers for navigating the history of forestry and ranching in this high-desert environment.