2017 Map of Capitan Peak

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Lincoln County, defined by the sharp rise of the Capitan Mountains and their highest point at Capitan Peak. This region is a complex network of drainage systems and deep cuts, including Peppin Canyon, Sawmill Canyon, and Arroyo Serrano. The placement of numerous water sources such as Mitten Bar Spring, Seven Cabins Springs, and Raton Spring suggests a reliance on scattered hydrologic points for ranching or forestry operations within these protected lands. Toward the southwest, the G Bar F Ranch Airport and a series of livestock infrastructure like Dean Tank and Latham Tank indicate active land use on the fringes of the mountain range. The map illustrates a rugged geography where travel is dictated by the steep contours of Seven Cabins Canyon and Ellis Canyon.