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2023 Map of White Oaks North

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of White Oaks North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Jicarilla Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Lincoln County, where the historic mining and ranching settlements of Jicarilla and Reventon are situated. The map illustrates a rugged geography of ridges and canyons, including the steep slopes of Jicarilla Peak and the flat-topped Castle Garden Mesa. Much of the eastern and southern terrain is protected within the Lincoln National Forest, characterized by numerous named canyons such as Big Rocks Canyon and Archuleta Canyon.

Tracing the water sources reveals the vital role of springs and tanks in this arid environment, with points like Crenshaw Spring, Hog Spring, and Dillard Tank providing essential anchors for land use. For those researching local families, both the Jicarilla Cem and Reventon Cem are clearly marked. The presence of trails like the Bullion Loop and Barber Springs Trl suggests a network of access through the gulches and draws that define the region's transport history.