2020 Map of Vicks Peak

About this map

San Mateo Peak and its namesake mountains dominate this high-altitude section of the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by a complex network of drainage basins and high summits, including Vicks Peak and San Mateo Mtn. These peaks are separated by deep-cut canyons such as Nave Canyon, Nogal Canyon, and Mila Canyon, creating a vertical terrain that dictates the location of sparse human improvements. Water sources are critical in this environment, represented by widely dispersed features like Nave Spring, Whitetail Tank, and the Rock Head Dam Tank. While the area remains largely undeveloped, the presence of Burma Rd and several named parks such as Luna Park and Spruce Park indicate long-standing patterns of forestry and land management in this portion of Socorro County.