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1973 Map of White Oaks North

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of White Oaks North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Jicarilla Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Lincoln County survey, reflecting a history of small-scale mining and ranching across the high desert. Clustered around the peaks are numerous mines and prospects, particularly along Ancho Gulch and Rico Gulch, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle transition into the Lincoln National Forest. The presence of the Jicarilla Cem and Reventon Cem provides critical genealogical markers for families tied to these remote outposts.

Water management is central to life in this arid terrain, as evidenced by a dense network of catchment features like Collier Well, Sunflower Tank, and the Golden Gate Windmill. Settlements such as White Oaks and Reventon serve as anchors for the surrounding ranchlands, which include the Foster Ranch and Ramsdale Place. This 1973 record preserves the layout of a landscape defined by seasonal drainages like Reventon Draw and rugged landmarks like Castle Garden Mesa.