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2020 Map of Sierra Blanca Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sierra Blanca Peak dominates the high-altitude landscape of Otero County, marking the highest point in this topographic study. The drainage patterns on the eastern slopes are clearly defined by the headwaters of the Middle Fork Rio Ruidoso, S Fork Rio Ruidoso, and N Fork Rio Ruidoso, which descend through steep terrain. The map provides a detailed view of several family-named or historically identified landmarks such as Jose Carrillo Canyon and Jose Second Canyon.

Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, represented by a network of springs including Cienegita Springs, Miserable Springs, and Golondrina Spring. To the southwest, the small settlement or locality of The Rinconada sits near the base of the mountains, illustrating the sparse human footprint in this protected area compared to the intricate network of natural draws like Golondrina Draw and Peña Canyon.