2013 Map of Steel Hill

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Socorro County, where water sources dictate the placement of human activity. The map reveals a network of vital springs and tanks, including Pine Tree Spring, Rabbit Eye Spring, and Nogalito Spring, which sustain the area's ranching heritage. Local landmarks such as Steel Hill and Bell Hill rise above the drainage of Indian Cr, while the presence of the San Jose Cabin and Nogal Canyon Ranch points to a long-standing pattern of seasonal habitation and livestock management. Windmills, including Rincon Windmill and La Cabra Windmill, are scattered across the terrain, serving as modern indicators of the essential infrastructure required to survive in this arid environment. The map also traces significant topographic features like Cerra de las Cabras and the winding course of San Jose Arroyo.