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2017 Map of Arroyo Serrano West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Arroyo Serrano West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The northern slopes of the Capitan Mountains dominate the southern portion of this landscape, where the Lincoln National Forest boundary marks a transition from high peaks into a series of deeply carved drainages. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and topographic landmarks, including Copeland Canyon and Red Lick Canyon, which channel runoff northward from the higher elevations. In the more level northwestern reaches, Lonetree Lake serves as a distinct hydrologic feature in an otherwise arid expanse.

Evidence of local navigation and land management is seen in the path of Boy Scout Rd, which provides access into the national forest area. The map illustrates the convergence of several major arroyos, such as Arroyo Seco and Middle Arroyo, showing how the natural drainage patterns dictate the movement of water across this Lincoln County territory. To the east, the topography narrows through Michallas Canyon before meeting the lower Arroyo Serrano.