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2017 Map of High Rolls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

High Rolls and neighboring Mountain Park occupy the high mountain corridor of the Lincoln National Forest, where steep canyons and sharp peaks define the transition from the Tularosa Basin into the Sacramento Mountains. This 2017 survey shows a complex network of forest roads like Karr Main and La Luz Can that provide access to the area's numerous natural water sources, including Seven Springs, Tunn Springs, and Goat Ranch Spring.

The landscape is deeply etched by a system of drainage canyons such as Sacramento Gulch, Mexican Canyon, and Toboggan Canyon. High-altitude landmarks like Alamo Lookout, Hershberger Peak, and Calico Peak oversee the ridges, while Benson Ridge and Bear Wallow suggest the historical character of the upland terrain. This era of mapping emphasizes the intersection of recreational forest use and rural residential clusters in Otero County.