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2013 Map of Turkey Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Turkey 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 elevations of the Sacramento Mountains define this section of Otero County, much of which is managed as part of the Lincoln National Forest. The landscape is a network of deep drainages including Felix Canyon, Clement Canyon, and Crooked Canyon, all converging toward the seasonal flow of the Rio Felix. Water management is the primary sign of human activity in this arid high-country terrain, evidenced by numerous improved water sources.

Strategic locations like Turkey Well, Lower Elk Well, and Felix Well suggest a history of ranching or forest management support. Named features like Tommy Jones Flat Tank and Upper Indian Tank highlight specific sites for water storage. Connectivity through these high basins is maintained by a series of graded tracks, most notably Indian Service Route 59 and Indian Service Route 62, which navigate the complex topography around Turkey Peak.