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2010 Map of Sierra Blanca Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sierra Blanca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sierra Blanca Peak dominates the high-altitude topography of this Otero County region, where the headwaters of the Rio Ruidoso system begin their descent. The landscape is defined by a dense network of water sources and steep drainage systems, including the South Fork Rio Ruidoso, Middle Fork Rio Ruidoso, and North Fork Rio Ruidoso. Sparse human markers in this environment are centered around The Rinconada and a series of high-mountain water points such as Cienegita Springs, Miserable Springs, and Sulphur Spring.

The presence of family-named features like Jose Carrillo Canyon and Pinkey Canyon suggests the deep-rooted ranching or homesteading history common to these New Mexico highlands. The map provides a detailed view of the complex terrain between Golondrina Draw and Cienegita Canyon, documenting the intricate relationship between the seasonal water sources and the canyons that carve through the Sierra Blanca range.