2013 Map of Jicarita Peak

About this map

Jicarita Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains meet the Santa Fe Mountains. The map reveals a complex network of glacial and alpine water features, including Serpent Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and N Fork Lake, which feed the many branches of the Rio Santa Barbara. Human infrastructure is sparse and concentrated along the northern and western drainage basins, evidenced by the Santa Barbara Campground and the Santa Barbara Forest Cabin. A notable piece of high-country water engineering, La Sierra Ditch, traverses the eastern slopes near Rito Angostura. The terrain is defined by deep canyons such as Comales Canyon and Osha Canyon, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest before they descend toward the more populated valleys.