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2011 Map of Oak Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oak Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ake Ranch sits in the northern reaches of this Socorro County landscape, representing the long-standing ranching traditions of the New Mexico high country. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises and deep drainages, most notably Oak Peak and the evocative Lost Mines Hill. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous livestock tanks such as Deep Well Tank, Indian Tank, and Oak Springs Tank scattered across the land to support cattle in the arid environment.

Transport through this territory relies on a network of rugged paths, including Forest Rd 477 and the bypassed route of Old State Hwy 52. The drainage of Alamosa Creek cuts through the center, while sharp geographic features like Sullivans Hole Canyon and Big Pigeon Canyon define the southern and eastern borders. This survey captures a moment in the modern era where traditional land use meets the preserved wilderness of the national forest system.