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1982 Map of Domingo Peak

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Domingo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation and Lincoln National Forest dominate this high-altitude terrain, where water sources dictated movement and occupation. Dozens of named springs and tanks, such as Dripping Spring, Nogal Springs, and CCC Tank, indicate the critical importance of water management in this arid landscape. The topography is defined by prominent high points like Domingo Peak and a dense network of drainages including Cuervo Canyon, Ysletano Canyon, and Capulin Canyon.

Evidence of historical land management and infrastructure is visible through the presence of the Five Canyon Lookout Tower and a system of jeep trails and an aqueduct in the south. The distribution of features like Maruche Lake and Rawson Spring underscores the reliance on localized water pockets for both ranching and forestry operations during the late twentieth century. This survey provides a look at the intersection of tribal land, national forest boundaries, and the rugged hydrological network of Otero County.