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2013 Map of Chuska Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Chuska Peak stands as a prominent high point in this high-elevation landscape of the Chuska Mountains, surveyed early in the twenty-first century. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, suggesting a territory where water sources like Whiskey Lake and Manuelito Spring are vital geographic markers. A single primary artery, Antelope Pass Rd, traverses the higher ground through Antelope Pass, connecting the high ridges with the lower-lying Mountain Valley.

The presence of the Tohatchi Lookout indicates the strategic importance of this vista for regional monitoring, while the numerous named springs—including Luka Spring, Pine Spring, and Dadasoa Spring—point toward a landscape that, though appearing arid, has historically supported livestock and wildlife at sites like the northern Corral. Significant topographic relief is visible at the Deza Bluffs, where the land drops away into the wash systems.