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1964 Map of Vicks Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Vicks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The high peaks of the San Mateo Mountains dominate this mid-1960s U.S. Forest Service mapping of the Cibola National Forest. Rising toward the central summits of San Mateo Peak and Vicks Peak, the terrain is etched by an intricate network of drainage systems including San Mateo Canyon, Nogal Canyon, and the deep descent of Arroyo Lumber. These remote highlands served as active grazing and mining territory, evidenced by the presence of a Fluorite Mine and isolated structures like Myers Cabin.

Logistics and fire watch were primary concerns for the forest managers of this era, reflected in the Lookout Tower positioned on a high ridge and the primitive transportation network. The map records several notable routes through the timber, from the rugged Cowboy Trail to the curiously named Burma Road. Recreation is represented by the established Springtime Campground and Luna Park, while vital water sources such as San Mateo Spring and Whitetail Tank suggest the necessity of water management in this arid mountain environment.