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2020 Map of Arabela

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Arabela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Arabela sits at the foot of the Capitan Mountains within the eastern portion of the Lincoln National Forest. The landscape here transitions from high peaks like Sunset Peak and Boy Scout Mtn into a complex system of drainage arroyos and canyons. Water is a vital element of the local geography, evidenced by clustered water sources such as Las Palas Spring, Bluewater Spring, and Matney Spring that likely supported the early homesteads and ranching efforts in this arid environment.

Evidence of early rural life remains visible through the Las Palas Cem near the small settlement of Arabela. A network of seasonal creeks and arroyos, including Agua Chiquita Cr and Escondido Cr, carves through the terrain, defining the local boundaries. To the north, Pine Lodge marks a remote outpost near Capitan Peak, while the canyon systems of Hale Canyon and Pancho Canyon provide natural corridors through the varied topography of Lincoln County.