2017 Map of Arabela

About this map

Arabela and the neighboring community of S Arabela anchor this high-elevation landscape in eastern Lincoln County. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the Lincoln National Forest in the west, home to peaks like Boy Scout Mtn and Sunset Peak, to the drainage networks of the east. Water sources appear as critical landmarks for local history, with Las Palas Spring, Pino Real Spring, and Bluewater Spring scattered across the mountain flanks. These springs likely dictated the placement of small settlements and the Las Palas Cem. Deep canyons including Duran Canyon, Pancho Canyon, and Diablo Canyon carve through the limestone-dominated geography, while seasonal watercourses like Zeufeldt Arroyo and Agua Chiquita Cr direct the flow toward the lower basins. The map illustrates a sparse but resilient network of mountain ranches and outposts like Pine Lodge and Ramirez.