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1995 Map of South Baldy

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of South Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The high elevations of the Magdalena Mountains define this section of the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico. Centered on the 10,783-foot summit of South Baldy, the landscape is a complex network of canyons and high peaks, including Timber Peak and Italian Peak. Scientific and monitoring infrastructure is a notable presence here, with the Langmuir Laboratory and a Lookout Shelter situated near the highest points, connected by a specialized Research Cable.

Lower elevations and canyon floors reveal traces of ranching and land use, with features like Muleshoe Ranch and Mill Place scattered among numerous water sources such as Bear Canyon Spring and Sawmill Spring. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Hardy Canyon and Bear Canyon, where isolated mining activities are marked by several Mine and Prospect labels. This 1995 revision provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting both research and traditional land use in the high desert mountains.