2013 Map of Caprock Mountain

About this map

Caprock Mtn and the surrounding high desert of the Lordsburg Mesa define this transition zone between Grant and Hidalgo counties. The landscape is a network of drainage systems and isolated peaks, where Caprock Prong and Corral Canyon carve through the arid terrain. Human presence is marked primarily by infrastructure for ranching and travel, such as the Box Canyon Windmill and the winding path of Nichols Canyon Rd. A complex grid of county roads, including Co Road A027, connects the few named points of interest like Red Hill and the Black Hills. This survey documents the area's essential geographic character, from the steep descents of White Rock Canyon to the prominent profile of Lone Mtn rising above the flats.