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2013 Map of Arroyo Serrano West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Arroyo Serrano West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Capitan Mountains dominate the southern reaches of this Lincoln County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Lincoln National Forest transitions into a system of expansive ranch lands. The map records a series of established family holdings, including Roberts Ranch, Purcella Ranch, and Armstrong Ranch, which are situated along the lower elevations where water courses like Arroyo Seco and Middle Arroyo define the drainage patterns.

Transport through this rugged area is centered on NM-246, which winds through the canyons and serves as the primary artery for these remote operations. Researchers will find notable topographic features such as Lonetree Lake in the northwest and a complex network of canyons including Copeland Canyon and Michallas Canyon. The distribution of Brills Ranch and the Brills Upper Ranch reflects the historical patterns of land use and water access essential to the local ranching economy.