2023 Map of Oak Peak

About this map

Oak Peak rises as the central topographical anchor for this high-altitude landscape along the border of Catron and Socorro counties. The map documents a terrain defined by its water management systems, featuring a series of named tanks and catchments such as Deep Well Tank, Oak Springs Tank, and Hunt Tank that suggest the area's importance for livestock or wildlife. Land use is divided between the protected bounds of the Cibola National Forest to the east and open range to the west, separated by the north-south passage of Forest Rd 477. Historical naming conventions are evident in features like Lost Mines Hill and Sullivans Hole, hinting at past prospecting and early ranching ventures. The drainage patterns of Alamosa Creek and the deep cuts of Baney Canyon and Limestone Canyon illustrate the complex watershed that flows through this corner of New Mexico.