2023 Map of South Baldy

About this map

South Baldy and the high summits of the Magdalena Mountains dominate this survey of the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages and springs that supported the region's historic activity, including Bear Canyon and Sixmile Canyon. Evidence of livestock management and water infrastructure appears through features like Turkey Tank, Deer Plot Tank, and Gap Tank, while a system of trails like the Hardy Ridge Trl and Timber Peak Trl provides access to peaks such as Timber Peak and Italian Peak. The complex topography is punctuated by numerous named water sources, such as Buttercup Spring and Sawmill Spring, which have long been vital in this arid terrain. The map captures the specialized geography of the t4s r4w and t4s r3w townships, showing the distribution of named ridges and canyons like Hardy Ridge and Puertecito Canyon.