2017 Map of La Jara Peak

About this map

The high-desert terrain of northern Socorro County unfolds across this 2017 study, where the arid landscape is defined by the elevation of Sierra Lucero and the prominence of La Jara Peak. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Cibola National Forest, a territory where survival and land use are historically dictated by the location of scattered water sources. Vital watering points like Juan De Dios Tank and Mina Tank are dispersed across the north, while a series of natural springs, including La Jara Spring, Riley Spring, and Rafael Spring, suggest the critical importance of these features for livestock and early inhabitants in this dry environment.