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2011 Map of Jaralosa Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jaralosa Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jaralosa Mountain and the high desert peaks of Sierra Cuchillo define this portion of the New Mexico landscape, where water management and isolated homesteading are central to the local geography. The map identifies specific family-named locations such as Jewkes Place, Rouse Place, and the Chaves Place, alongside ranching operations like the H-V L-Ranch. These sites are linked by a network of unimproved roads including County Rd-C033A and Forest Rd 139, which navigate the deep drainages of Alamosa Creek and San Mateo Canyon.

Resource extraction and survival in this arid environment are evidenced by the Serna Mine and Fairview Prospect, while numerous water sources like Whitewater Spring, Witch Spring, and Escondrijo Windmill show the infrastructure required to sustain life and livestock. The terrain transitions from the low Blue Hills to prominent landmarks like Juan Peak and Carrizo Peak, providing a clear record of the area's topographical and ranching history in the early 21st century.