Loading map...

1981 Map of Tecolote Peak

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Tecolote Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Tecolote Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape within Cibola National Forest, where the terrain is marked by deep cuts like Largo Canyon and South Canyon. The central role of water management in this arid region of Lincoln County is evident through a sophisticated network of infrastructure, including Victoriana Tank, Roosevelt Tank, and Abe Tank, alongside several pumping stations and wells. This reliance on artificial water sources supported the local ranching and transportation needs of the era.

The industrial character of the area is further defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which runs through the eastern portion of the sheet near the settlement of Elda. Public works and utility footprints are prominent, featuring a Lincoln Pumping Sta, multiple pipelines, and a Radio Facility atop the peak itself. Resource extraction is noted at several sites, including a Quarry and various Prospect locations, illustrating a landscape primarily dedicated to transit, utilities, and land management.