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1982 Map of Mescalero

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Mescalero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the Tularosa Canyon, where the community of Mescalero serves as a central hub for the region. This 1982 survey reveals a land integrated with cultural and logistical infrastructure, featuring a Ceremonial Ground, Rodeo Ground, and the Mescalero Indian Cemetery. The complex topography is marked by several canyons, including Rinconada and Dry Canyon, and is punctuated by high points like Mountain Lion Peak.

Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, evidenced by numerous named sources such as Telles Spring, Nogal Spring, and a Fish Hatchery near the confluence of the North Spring Fork and South Spring Fork. The map also documents historical and industrial traces, from scattered Mines and a Gravel Pit to the isolated Grave in the northwest. These details provide a look at the varied land use and community centers within the Lincoln National Forest boundary during the early 1980s.