2013 Map of Beaver Canyon

About this map

The Kiowa National Grassland dominates this landscape along the border of Harding and Mora Counties, where the high plains break into a complex system of drainages. The Canadian River snakes through the southwest corner, carving deep relief into the terrain at Upper Horseshoe Bend and Cañon Alamita. This territory is defined by its deep canyons, with Beaver Canyon and Whitman Canyon cutting eastward toward the river valley. The map reveals the intricate network of traditional Spanish-named landforms such as Cañon Mesteño, Cañon Hondo, and Cañon Blanco. While human infrastructure is sparse, the presence of NM-120 and cattle-country routes like CO Road T-4 provide the primary access to this expansive section of northeastern New Mexico.