2023 Map of Vicks Peak

About this map

San Mateo Peak and the surrounding high country dominate this survey of the Apache Kid Wilderness within the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage systems and ridges, including Holdup Canyon and Nogal Canyon, which shaped the movement of early travelers through the San Mateo Mountains. Essential water sources for cattle and backcountry transit are carefully documented, such as Whitetail Spring, Rock Spring, and Shipman Tank. While primarily a wilderness study, the map records signs of human presence at Casa Grande and along the historic route of Burma Rd. These features, alongside named points like Biscuit Knob and Vicks Peak, provide a clear record of the geographic nomenclature used by the Forest Service and local ranchers in this portion of Socorro County.