2020 Map of Sacramento

About this map

The Sacramento Mountains define the high-altitude topography of this region, which is dominated by the sprawling Lincoln National Forest. The small mountain settlements of Sacramento and Weed are the primary centers of human activity, connected by a network of forest roads like Agua Chiquita Rd and Rio Peñasco Rd. The drainage of Rio Peñasco cuts through the northern sector, supported by numerous springs and tanks such as Robinson Tank and Slough Spring. This 2020 survey documents the modern management of these timberlands, including the presence of the Weed Lookout. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Weed Cem, while the various named canyons like Charlie Harris Canyon and Rock Tank Canyon reflect the long history of ranching and naming conventions in the Otero County uplands.