2017 Map of Bell Canyon

About this map

Mayhill and Twin Forks anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Lincoln National Forest, where the terrain of the Sacramento Mountains is defined by an intricate network of named canyons and water sources. Local history is etched into the land at the Sixteen Springs Canyon Cem and along the winding courses of Sixteen Springs Canyon and Eightmile Canyon. The map reveals a reliance on isolated water points critical for life in this arid upland, including McNatt Spring, Pew Spring, and several catchment tanks like Dollins Tank and Graveyard Tank. These features, alongside trails like Old Mayhill Rd, trace a pattern of movement and settlement through the deep relief of Graveyard Canyon and Three L Canyon, documenting how early residents managed the complex topography of Otero County.