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2020 Map of Nogal Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Nogal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Nogal Peak towers over a landscape defined by the high ridges and deep drainages of the Lincoln National Forest. This 2020 survey documents a high-altitude wilderness where water sources are vital landmarks, from the scattered waters of Skull Springs and Devil Spring to the cattle-ranching infrastructure of Littleton Tank. The terrain is segmented by dramatic features like Sierra Blanca and White Horse Hill, reflecting the complex geography at the border of Lincoln and Otero counties.

Human presence is marked by specialized recreation and historical transit, notably the Intermediate DH Trail near Lookout Mtn and the aptly named Miner's Road to the east. The nomenclature of the canyons, such as George Washington Canyon and Mc Iver Canyon, suggests a legacy of early prospectors and settlers who navigated these heights. The map preserves the specific locations of remote springs like Bragg Spring and Argentina Spring, which have long dictated the movement of people and livestock through the mountains.