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1987 Map of White Peak

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of White Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Philmont Scout Ranch dominates the northeastern landscape of this high-altitude territory, where the Beaubien and Miranda Boundary marks historical land grant divisions. The terrain is characterized by significant volcanic and mesa features, most notably the towering White Peak and its associated White Peak Lookout Tower, overlooking the expansive Ortega Mesa. The settlement pattern reflects the area's ranching heritage, with seasonal outposts such as La Grulla Cow Camp and Martinez Cow Camp situated near vital water sources like La Grulla Lake and Rayado Creek.

Tracing the border of Colfax and Mora counties, the map reveals a network of high-country water bodies including Bear Lake, Mare Lake, and Gardenia Lake. A quiet pocket of human activity is visible at Mora Ranch, while the presence of a Cem and Windmill Corral indicates the long-standing working life of these uplands. These features, connected by a web of 4wd trails and transmission lines, illustrate a late 20th-century landscape managed for both recreation and traditional livestock operations.