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1964 Map of Jicarita Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Jicarita Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Jicarita Peak and Little Jicarita Peak dominate this high-altitude landscape along the triple junction of Taos, Rio Arriba, and Mora Counties. This 1960s survey documents the intricate network of primitive transport that defined the Pecos Wilderness before modern access, featuring an extensive system of pack trails such as the Osha Trail, Comales Trail, and the East Fork Trail.

Settlement is concentrated at the edge of the wilderness at the Santa Barbara Campground and the Santa Barbara Forest Service Cabin. The map details the drainage patterns and alpine water sources that feed the regional rivers, including the Rio Pueblo and the Rio Santa Barbara. High-elevation landmarks like Serpent Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Peñascoso Mountain serve as critical navigation points for those traversing the overlapping boundaries of the Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest.