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1982 Map of Nogal Peak

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Nogal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

White Mountain Wilderness and the Lincoln National Forest dominate this landscape, revealing a rugged intersection of recreational development and historical mining activity in the early 1980s. The southern reaches are defined by the Sierra Blanca Ski Area, featuring the Apache Bowl and numerous ski lifts near Lookout Mountain. This high-altitude terrain transitions north through the Sierra Blanca range, where water sources like Turkey Spring and Argentina Spr supported earlier mountain travelers.

Prospectors left their mark across the northern ridges, evidenced by the Silver Spoon Mine and Great Western Mine. The complex drainage network, including Rio Bonito and Eagle Creek, underscores the essential role of water in this arid environment. Traces of ranching or livestock management appear at Littleton Tank, while the border with the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation defines the southern boundary, illustrating the varied land use across this high-desert territory.