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2010 Map of White Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of White Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

La Grulla Ridge and the heights of White Peak define this high-altitude landscape in the northeastern corner of New Mexico. The area's ranching heritage is central to its geography, evidenced by remote outposts like La Grulla Cow Camp, Martinez Cow Camp, and the headquarters of the C S Cattle Company. These named camps and the scattered water sources they rely on, such as Lucero Spring and Red Lake, illustrate a terrain managed for seasonal grazing and livestock.

Drainage systems like Rayado Creek and Wheaten Creek cut deep paths through the mesa country, including the prominent Laguna Salada Mesa and Ortega Mesa. The presence of Sawmill Camp suggests a history of timber extraction alongside the dominant cattle industry. From the open flats of White Vega to the steep confines of Martinez Canyon, this map provides a clear record of land use and naming conventions in a sparsely populated but active ranching region.