1950 Map of Carrizozo

To the east and south, the terrain rises sharply into the Lincoln National Forest, defined by peaks like Baxter Mountain and Diamond Peak. This rugged area is dissected by numerous drainages such as White Oaks Draw and Nogal Arroyo. Evidence of the region’s extractive history is found in the Junction Mine and various Abandoned Mines scattered near Willow Hill, illustrating the shift from active prospecting to a landscape more focused on ranching and forestry.