2017 Map of Algerita Canyon

About this map

Lincoln National Forest encompasses a significant portion of this landscape, where the dramatic ascent of the Guadalupe Rim defines the boundary between high plateaus and lower basins. This 2017 survey details the complex network of arid water management essential for land use in Otero County, featuring named improvements like the Coon-Dog Storage Tank, Goldilocks Water Storage Tank, and Patterson Water Storage Tank. These features, along with intermittent drainages like N Rocky Arroyo and Indian Cr, highlight the human effort to capture moisture in a terrain dominated by the Brokeoff Mountains and the Guadalupe Mountains. Further south, the terrain descends into Big Dog Canyon and the expansive Salt Flat, reflecting the stark geologic transitions of the region. Local travel and access are marked by primitive routes such as Rawhide and Fat Dog, which navigate the shifts in elevation between Powers Ridge and The Rim.