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2011 Map of Jicarilla Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Patos Cemetery sits near the winding banks of Patos Creek in this portion of Lincoln County, highlighting the area's early settlement history. The landscape is defined by its mining heritage, specifically clustered around the Ferro Mine, Fairday Mine, and Riverside Mine. These workings indicate a period of mineral extraction that shaped the local economy alongside traditional cattle ranching at sites like Davis Ranch and Eldridge Ranch.

Topography transitions from the high point of Jicarilla Peak in the northwest down through Spring Gulch and Warner Gulch. Drainage patterns are intermittent, evidenced by ephemeral basins such as Patos Lake and Lavade Lake. A network of unpaved corridors including County Rd B001 and FD 18 provides the primary access through this high-desert terrain, connecting remote ranching outposts with the area's industrial past.