2013 Map of Vigas Canyon

About this map

Carson National Forest encompasses the majority of this high-altitude landscape, where deep drainages like Munoz Canyon and Carrizo Canyon have etched complex patterns into the earth. The area is defined by massive landforms such as Vigas Mesa and Cereza Mesa, providing a look at the hydrography of the San Juan Basin's eastern margins. Water is a critical and sparse resource here, represented by localized points like Candelaria Waterhole, Vigas Spring, and Jaramillo Spring. Small-scale cattle or ranching infrastructure is evident in the scattered distribution of stock tanks, including Deer Tank and Middle Canyon Tank. While modern routes like Co Road 521 cross the terrain, the map reveals a wilderness primarily organized around its natural features, from the heights of Tuckers Ridge to the winding course of Munoz Creek.