Lincoln National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the Sacramento Mountains are deeply incised by a network of drainage systems. The map illustrates the complex hydrography of the region, featuring numerous named water sources such as Firman Spring, Head Springs, and Silver Lake. These perennial and intermittent sources have long dictated the utility of these high canyons, supporting remote outposts like Red Cabin and recreational areas like the Headwater Picnic Grounds.
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1950 · Alamogordo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Mescalero
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Cloudcroft
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Firman Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Apache Summit
USGS Topo · 1:24,000