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2020 Map of Turkey Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Turkey Peak rises as a central landmark within this high-altitude landscape of the Sacramento Mountains. Managed largely within the Lincoln National Forest, the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and seasonal water sources essential for land management in this arid region. The course of the Rio Felix cuts across the central section, flanked by numerous named canyons such as Felix Canyon, Clement Canyon, and Hog Canyon.

Evidence of ranching or forest service infrastructure is found in the specialized water catchments scattered throughout the ridges, including Tommy Jones Flat Tank, North Indian Tank, and Lower Indian Tank. Transport through these mountain passes relies on a system of forest service routes, notably Indian Svc Rte 56 and Indian Svc Rte 2, which provide access to remote areas like Panther Draw and Elk Canyon.