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2023 Map of Mescalero

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mescalero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Tularosa Creek and its surrounding canyons define the landscape of this region within the Lincoln National Forest. The settlement of Mescalero serves as a central hub, connected by a network of Indian Service Routes including Indian Svc Rte 11 and Indian Svc Rte 73. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by specific landmarks such as Our Lady of Guadalupe church and several burial sites including the Mescalero Indian Cem, Walters Cem, and Blazers Cem.

Southwest of the main settlement lies Bent, while the site of Blazers Mill sits near the creek, signaling the area's milling history. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Mtn Lion Peak and Sierra Blanca, with numerous drainages such as Nogal Canyon and Jose Carrillo Canyon carving through the high country. These features together illustrate a community deeply integrated with the canyon-and-peak geography of the Sacramento Mountains.