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2013 Map of High Rolls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates this landscape in the Sacramento Mountains, where the communities of High Rolls, Mountain Park, and Cloudcroft follow the corridor of US Hwy 82. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of deep drainages, including Fresnal Canyon and Haynes Canyon, which define the local topography. This 2013 survey illustrates how settlement and infrastructure remain tied to these high-altitude passes and valleys.

Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, with several mapped points such as Seven Springs, Goat Ranch Spring, and Karr Canyon Spring scattered across the ridges and gulches. Named peaks like Calico Peak and Ortega Peak provide orientation for those navigating the forest service lands. The presence of Alamo Lookout and family-named features like Willie Watson Canyon reflects the long-standing human presence in managing these timbered slopes and grazing lands.