2020 Map of Steel Hill

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses a significant portion of this high-altitude Socorro County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and isolated water sources. Named elevations such as Steel Hill and Bell Hill rise above deep-cut features like Springtime Canyon and Indian Creek. The map documents a rugged environment where water management is critical for land use, evidenced by the presence of numerous engineered and natural water points. These range from established springs like San Jose Spring and Nogalita Spring to livestock-oriented infrastructure such as Milligan Tank, Steel Tank, and Cuervo Tank. This arrangement of terrain and water points illustrates the pastoral and ranching character of the region, where the steep relief of Cerro de las Cabras and Nogal Canyon channels seasonal flow into the San Jose Arroyo.