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2004 Map of Jicarilla Peak

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Jicarilla Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Jicarilla Peak dominates the northwestern heights of this Lincoln National Forest landscape, where the high-altitude terrain gives way to a network of seasonal draws and ranchlands. The area's history is preserved in small, isolated markers of settlement, most notably the Patos Cem located near the banks of Patos Creek. The map reveals a land managed for both conservation and livestock, with the Davis Ranch and Eldridge Ranch appearing as central points of activity in the lower elevations.

Hydrology plays a critical role in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Patos Lake and the smaller Laupde Lake, alongside vital water sources like Jacob Spring and Patos Spr. Significant geographic markers such as the First Standard Parallel South cut across the territory, organizing the vast reaches of the Lincoln National Forest. Drainage patterns like Reventon Draw and Hogadero Draw further illustrate the complex topography that defines this section of New Mexico.