2004 Map of Bell Canyon

About this map

Lincoln National Forest land defines this section of Otero County, where a network of deep drainage systems like James Canyon and Walker Canyon converge. The small settlement of Hortonville sits along the southern highway corridor, while the presence of the Christadelphian Ch and the Sixteen Springs Cem in the northern canyon suggest the area's deep-rooted community history. This landscape is shaped by the necessity of water management in a high-elevation environment, evidenced by the numerous named tanks such as Bell Tank and Latham Tank scattered across the ridges.