2017 Map of Jicarita Peak

About this map

The high ridges of the Santa Fe Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains converge here at the triple junction of Rio Arriba, Taos, and Mora counties. Central to this high-altitude landscape is Jicarita Peak, a prominent summit surrounded by technical terrain and glacial basins. To the south, Little Jicarita Peak stands above the headwaters of the Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara and the E Fork Rio Santa Barbara, marking a primary drainage system for the region. The map reveals a network of alpine lakes, including Serpent Lake and the high-elevation Horseshoe Lake, which are linked by historic routes like the Angostura Cutoff and Indian Lake Trail. This 2017 survey details the complex boundary lines within the Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest, illustrating how these protected lands encompass the watersheds of Indian Creek and Alamitos Cr.