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1965 Map of South Baldy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of South Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Magdalena Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in the Cibola National Forest, where steep canyons and significant peaks define the mid-1960s terrain. The area is marked by scientific and observation outposts, most notably the Langmuir Laboratory and a Lookout Shelter atop South Baldy. These facilities suggest the region's importance for atmospheric research and fire oversight during this era.

Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, with numerous tanks and springs such as Turkey Tank, Italian Spring, and the curiously named Haunted Spring providing essential resources. Evidence of human activity and ranching appears at the Muleshoe Ranch and the small settlement of Puertecito. The map also traces a network of high-elevation routes including the West Fork Pack Trail and various Jeep Trails that navigate the ridges of Hardy Ridge.