2011 Map of Algerita Canyon

About this map

The Brokeoff Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Otero County, defined by the sharp topographic break of The Rim. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Forest Service captures a network of water catchment systems essential for ranching and wildlife in an arid environment, including Calvin Tank, Algerita Tank, and Jeffrey Tank. The area is characterized by dramatic elevation changes where the level ground of Algerita Flat meets the steep descents of Algerita Canyon and Big Dog Canyon. Infrastructure is minimal, consisting of remote access routes like County Rd-G014 and County Rd-G23, which navigate the rugged terrain around Woods Canyon and Powers Ridge. This map illustrates the intersection of public land management and the natural drainage patterns of North Rocky Arroyo and Indian Creek.