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2013 Map of Sacramento Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sacramento Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high ridges of the Sacramento Mountains define this landscape, where the Sunspot Hwy winds through the Lincoln National Forest. Significant scientific and observational infrastructure is visible at these altitudes, including the Apache Point Observatory, the Wave Site, and the Alamo Lookout. The map provides a detailed view of the complex drainage systems that feed into the Sacramento River and the Rio Peñasco, cutting deep canyons such as Caballero Canyon and Peñasco Canyon into the mountain face.

Local history centers on the settlement of Marcia, situated near the Marcia Cem and Taylor Canyon. The terrain is marked by notable high points like Cathey Peak and Sacramento Peak, while the northern reaches include Atkinson Field and several family-named canyons. This survey captures a moment when traditional mountain life and high-altitude research facilities occupy the same geography, with the Sacramento Lake appearing as a distinct hydrologic feature in the southern portion of the quadrangle.