2011 Map of Nogal Peak

About this map

Nogal Peak and the high ridges of the Sacramento Mountains dominate this landscape, which is defined by a dense history of resource extraction and alpine recreation. The mining legacy of the Lincoln National Forest is evident in the cluster of claims and shafts along the eastern canyons, including the Parsons Mine, Stonewall Jackson Mine, and the Silver King Tunnel. These sites trace the early 20th-century prospecting era when settlements like Greenville served as local hubs. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the focus shifts to modern usage at the Sierra Blanca Ski Area and Sierra Blanca Lodge, located near Sierra Blanca Peak. The intricate drainage patterns of South Fork Rio Bonito and Three Rivers carve through the terrain, connecting high-altitude springs like Skull Canyon Spring to the valleys below.