2017 Map of Mescalero

About this map

Mescalero serves as the focal point of this Otero County landscape, situated where Tularosa Canyon meets the higher elevations of the Sacramento Mountains. The settlement pattern follows the drainages, with Bent and Blazers Mill positioned along the valley floors near Tularosa Cr. This area, much of which is within the Lincoln National Forest, is defined by a series of significant canyons including Rinconada Canyon and Nogal Canyon that cut through the high desert terrain. Local history is evident in the inclusion of family and site-specific burial grounds like Walters Cem and Blazers Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting these mountain communities, from established routes like Mescalero Blvd to the network of Indian Service Roads that navigate the complex topography leading toward Sierra Blanca.