2023 Map of Jicarilla Peak

About this map

Jicarilla Peak anchors this high-elevation landscape in Lincoln County, where the northern reaches of the Sacramento Mountains meet the vast drainage systems of the eastern plains. Much of the western terrain is protected within the Lincoln National Forest, a territory defined by sharp topographic relief and rugged canyons like Warner Gulch and Spring Gulch. These features descend into more open ranching country to the east, marked by the long paths of Lavade Draw and Reventon Draw. Evidence of early settlement and land use is sparse but significant, centered around the Patos Creek corridor. Here, researchers can locate the Patos Cem and Patos Lake, situated near cattle-country infrastructure like the Grande Vista Ranch. The map illustrates a modern landscape where historical ranch roads such as Bogle Rd and Patos Rd continue to provide access to these isolated peaks and seasonal water sources like Lavade Lake.