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2020 Map of Sacramento Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sacramento Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high ridges and deep canyons of the Lincoln National Forest dominate this landscape, defined by a complex network of geological features and early 21st-century infrastructure. The small settlement of Marcia and the nearby Marcia Cem provide a focal point for genealogical research in this mountain terrain. The area is a significant site for scientific observation, noted by the presence of a Wave Site, a Frequency Monitor, and the Alamo Lookout atop the peaks.

Transportation through the vertical terrain follows the Sunspot Hwy and the Old Sunspot Hwy Trail, which navigate between landmarks like Sacramento Peak and Cathey Peak. Water sources such as Alamo Canyon Springs and the seasonal Sacramento Lake are critical markers in this arid environment. Dozens of family-named canyons, including Benson Canyon, Atkinson Canyon, and Hubbell Canyon, suggest a long history of local land use and ranching throughout the Sacramento Mountains.