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2017 Map of Encinoso

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Encinoso sits at the northern threshold of the Lincoln National Forest, where the high desert terrain begins its ascent into the Capitan Mountains. This landscape is defined by its drainages and springs, essential features in an arid environment, including Macho Spring, Koprian Spring, and the seasonal flow of Carrizo Cr. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the steep slopes of Minckey Ridge and West Mtn, separated by the high-elevation Capitan Pass.

Evidence of local ranching and aviation infrastructure is found at the Block Ranch Airport, while several water management features like Sawmill Tank and West Mountain Trick Tank suggest the ongoing importance of livestock and resource management in these highlands. Numerous deep incisions such as Richardson Canyon and Encinoso Canyon carve through the limestone and volcanic layers, providing a detailed record of the region's complex topography.