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2013 Map of Jacob Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Jacob Spring and the Capitan Mountains anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Lincoln National Forest. The map documents a rugged terrain shaped by narrow canyons and isolated peaks, including the prominent volcanic E Carrizo Cone and the broad Read Mesa. Water resources are sparse and critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous named tanks such as Ten Dollar Tank, Iron Mine Tank, and Section Thirty Tank, which supported the region's ranching operations.

Legacy ranching sites like Leslie Ranch, Lacey Ranch, and Weddige Ranch are connected by a network of primitive roads including State Hwy 246 and CO Road A040. Drainages such as Carrizo Cr and the S Fork Aragon Cr carve through the landscape, leading into uniquely named features like Give-A-Damn Canyon and Blanchard Canyon. This survey provides a look at the enduring pastoral and geographical character of the Lincoln County high country.